April 16, 2013

Philippine egg output rose 4.37% in 2012

Chicken egg production in the Philippines has seen a rise of 4.37% in 2012, due to an increase in laying flocks and a sustained demand for eggs.

Duck egg production continued to grow with a 5.52% gain in 2012. Increased acquisition of laying flocks and higher egg-laying efficiency ratio were cited in most regions.

In addition, there was improved performance of laying flocks and high demand for salted eggs in Cagayan Valley and Western Visayas.

During the first half of 2012, total egg production was estimated at 213,145 tonnes. Of this volume, 82.20% were produced in commercial layer farms and 17.80% were from native/improved chickens in backyard farms.

Around 69% of the country's total egg production came from top producing regions which include Calabarzon, Central Luzon, Central Visayas and Northern Mindanao.