供应增加，7月份全国鸡蛋价格下降

Core Viewpoint - In July, egg prices experienced a decline due to increased supply and weak demand, but have started to recover towards the end of the month due to rising demand from tourism and the food service sector [1][3]. Supply and Demand - In Dezhou, Shandong Province, a poultry farm produces 500,000 eggs daily, primarily supplying supermarkets and wholesale markets in Jinan and Qingdao. The demand for eggs weakened in the first half of July due to school holidays, leading to a price drop, but has since rebounded with increased demand from the tourism sector [3]. - The Agricultural Rural Department reported that the national wholesale price of eggs in July was 7.19 yuan per kilogram, reflecting a month-on-month decrease of 1.8% and a year-on-year decrease of 25% [7]. Production Insights - The number of laying hens in the country increased by 0.8% month-on-month, reaching approximately 1.14 billion, contributing to a sufficient supply in the egg market [9]. - Poultry farmers are currently focused on managing high temperatures to ensure stable egg production, preparing for the upcoming school season and the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays [5]. Market Outlook - The demand for eggs is expected to rise due to favorable factors such as the peak tourism season, the start of the school year, and upcoming holidays, which may support an increase in egg prices. However, the high inventory of laying hens may limit the extent of price increases [9].