调查！卖价够不上成本价，鸡蛋产地收购价相较高点几近“腰斩”

Core Viewpoint - The egg market is experiencing a downturn during the traditional peak season, with prices falling below production costs, leading to significant losses for farmers [1][8]. Group 1: Market Conditions - Egg prices have dropped significantly, with current selling prices around 2.8 yuan per jin, compared to over 4 yuan per jin last year, indicating a nearly 50% decrease [1][6]. - In July, there was a brief price increase where egg prices rose to over 3 yuan per jin, but this was short-lived, with prices dropping nearly 20% shortly after [1][6]. - Retail prices have also fluctuated, with prices moving from 4.3 yuan to 4.8 yuan and then back down to around 4.2 yuan per jin, which is nearly 1 yuan cheaper than last year [1][6]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Factors - The supply of eggs is high due to an increase in the number of laying hens, which reached a peak of 1.356 billion by the end of July, coupled with a significant amount of eggs stored in cold storage being released into the market [8][9]. - The demand for eggs has been negatively impacted by a decrease in consumption in the restaurant sector and competition from other egg types, such as duck and quail eggs [9]. - Despite potential increases in demand due to seasonal factors like the start of school and the Mid-Autumn Festival, the overall supply pressure is expected to limit significant price increases in the near term [9]. Group 3: Cost Pressures - Feed costs are rising, with corn prices increasing from 1,800 yuan to 2,500 yuan per ton, and soybean meal prices fluctuating significantly, impacting the profitability of egg production [3][4]. - Farmers are hesitant to introduce new chicks due to the current market conditions, leading to a reduction in the number of laying hens as older chickens are sold off without replacement [4][8].