In Latvia, eggs are consumed less than the average in Europe or the United States: a Japanese eats 320 eggs per year, an American – 280, a resident of the European Union (EU) – 250, but according to Central Statistical Office According to the data, on average a person in Latvia eats about 200 eggs per year, explains Anna Ērliha, executive director of the Latvian Association of the United Poultry Industry.
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He also adds that it is interesting to note that egg consumption tends to stagnate in Latvia. In May of this year, on the orders of LAPNA, “Norstat” and “Forta Research” conducted an online study in May of this year, in which 1029 respondents participated, in Latvia about 9.1 eggs are eaten per week and in Lithuania – 8.9. However, those who admit that they eat eggs very often – in Lithuania they eat more eggs – 12.9 eggs per week, in Latvia – 12.6.
The year 2021 entered the history of egg production with European Commission the decision to develop a regulation to stop caged chickens in the EU by 2027, while in 2022 EU consumers are increasingly choosing to buy eggs laid outside the cages.
That is, in 2022, the consumption of all caged eggs in the EU fell to below 50% of total consumption. According to data from the market research firm “Nielsen”, the changes are also visible in Latvia: in the last year the consumption of eggs from caged hens has changed from 92% to 86%. In Latvia, 70% of eggs are bought in supermarkets, while in Lithuania this figure is 57%.
In Lithuania, 22% buy eggs from acquaintances and relatives, in Latvia -13%. Egg purchase factors in Latvia are egg price / discounts – 73%, egg size 44%, egg appearance 36%, egg quality 31%, laying hen farming method 21%, egg producer 19% , country of origin of the eggs 16%. In Lithuania – egg price / discounts 59%, egg size 41%, egg appearance 37%, egg quality 34%, eggs for laying hen farming method 32%, egg country of origin 17%.
