Poultry prices decline 21% on weak consumer demand, bird flu scare

The prices of eggs, chicken are expected to start firming up again by mid-April with the onset of summer

Poultry prices have declined by as much as 21 per cent since the beginning of February, thanks to a weak seasonal consumer demand and a delay in the onset of summer. Besides, consumers have also stayed away from aggressive buying due to a bird flu scare.

Data compiled by poultrybazaar.net, one of India’s leading information dissemination platforms, show that the price of eggs in Delhi declined the most – by over 21 per cent to quote at Rs 3.10 apiece early this week, against Rs 3.95 a piece on February 1. In Mumbai, the prices slumped 11 per cent to