Discount supermarket Netto limits egg purchases to two cartons

Situation on the egg market has been tense for some time

Major grocery retailers such as Aldi, Edeka, Lidl, Kaufland, and Rewe have not yet imposed purchase limits, according to a survey by the German Press Agency. 

The situation on the egg market has been considered difficult for months. Increased demand and a limited supply due to several animal diseases are straining the supply chain. As a result, there are occasional shortages in retail stores. However, market analyst Margit Beck of Marktinfo Eier und Geflügel emphasizes: “There is currently no nationwide egg shortage. Regional shortages caused by Newcastle disease are likely to have led to the observed shortages.”

According to a Rewe spokesperson, the shortage is most noticeable in the greater Berlin area. Producers there are more severely affected than elsewhere. “As a result, Berlin stores may not always be able to offer the full selection of brands, package sizes, and farming methods. However, fresh eggs are always available.”