Israeli Regulated Egg Prices Rise 2.1% Amid Broad Food Cost Increases
Regulated egg prices in Israel rose by an average of 2.1% on Sunday, adding up to 33 agorot per carton amid broader consumer goods price increases across supermarkets.
November opened with unwelcome news for Israeli consumers on Sunday morning, as regulated egg prices increased by an average of 2.1% under a government price order. The adjustment adds between 27 and 33 agorot to standard 12-egg cartons, driven by rising production costs for farmers, including feed, energy, and operational expenses.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the new maximum consumer prices, including VAT, vary by size. Cartons of 12 extra-large (XL) eggs increased by approximately 33 agorot, large (L) eggs rose by about 29 agorot, and medium (M) eggs went up by roughly 27 agorot. The ministry emphasized that these figures represent the strict legal maximum for retail sales.
Broader Consumer Price Increases
This adjustment is part of a broader wave of rising food prices across Israeli supermarkets, affecting numerous everyday items. Unregulated flours, baking mixes, and sugar have climbed by 5% to 10%, while global supply chain disruptions and weather shocks have pushed coffee and hot beverage prices up by 8% to 15%.
Snacks, sweets, and baked goods are also seeing upward price pressure. Chocolate, biscuits, and savory snacks have risen by 4% to 9% due to soaring global cocoa and edible oil costs, and frozen pastries have increased by 6% to 8%.
