Over the first 11 months of 2008, much of the decrease has come from reduced shipments of table eggs. After totaling 78.7 million-dozen in 2007, shipments of these eggs have been 31% lower so far in 2008. This decline is likely due to the relatively strong domestic prices for table eggs during 2008, especially in the first quarter.
Egg exports down in 2008
Egg exports in November totaled 16 million-dozen, down 29% from the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Overall, egg exports in 2008 are expected to total around 208 million-dozen, down 17% from the previous year.
February 2, 2009
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