Israel Secures Egg Supply for Passover Amidst Increased Demand

Israel Prepares for Passover Egg Demand

The Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is working diligently to ensure a steady supply of eggs for the upcoming Passover holiday. Despite the increased demand during this period, the Ministry assures the public that "the supply of eggs for Passover will continue as usual."

Typically, Israel consumes around 200 million eggs per month, which aligns with the country's local production capacity. However, during holidays like Passover, the demand for eggs surges significantly, reaching approximately 240 million eggs per month in March and April. In normal years, Israel bridges the gap between local production and consumption during peak seasons by importing around 80-100 million eggs annually, with approximately 40 million of these imported specifically for Passover.

This year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security estimates a gap of approximately 25 million eggs between local production and Passover demand. To address this, one million eggs have already been imported into Israel within the past week, and the remaining eggs are expected to arrive within the next three weeks. Currently, Israel permits the import of eggs from avian influenza-free areas in the European Union, as well as eggs intended for industrial use from the United States.