CONSUMPTION OF EGG IN MALAYSIA

MALAYSIA RANKS 13TH IN THE WORLD when it comes to chicken egg consumption. According to the World Population Review website reported that Malaysia consumes 16.8kg of eggs (chicken) per capita annually. the report also notice that China and Japan record the highest consumption of eggs in the world. As Malaysian economies grow, Malaysian per capita income is likely to increase. From economics point of view, it is expected that better-off consumers will move to better quality of food attributes such as freshness, food safety, quality and healthfulness in their food intake. The preferences for eggs product and the technique was applied to establish the trade-offs that Malaysian consumers make between size, colour, size of packaging, functional attribute and price in the purchasing of eggs. A study reported that the results revealed that the ideal characteristic of egg was one with large size (grade A), omega eggs, brown, and ten per packs. It also found that consumers were also willing to pay more for their preferred attributes. According to other study reported that the egg consumption per capita before reached 17.2 kg in 2021 in Malaysia (Source: Faostat) in which this is 4.63% more than in the previous year. Historically the egg consumption per capita in Malaysia reached an all time high of 18.9 kg in 2017 and an all time low of 2.15 kg in 1961. Reported before that Malaysia has been ranked 6th within the group of 164 countries we follow in terms of egg consumption per capita. This article in "Anim Agriculture Technology" blog I share an informatioan about consumption of chicken egg in Malaysia.

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n the mainstream media reported that 'Folk who lovws yolk: Malaysia ranks 13th in egg consumption worldwide' related to the consumption of chicken egg in Malaysia.  According to the World Population Review website, Malaysia consumes 16.8kg of eggs (chicken) per capita annually in which China and Japan record the highest consumption of eggs in the world. Japanese consume around 320 eggs every year or around an egg a day per person. Although Japan does not produce a lot of eggs, it is one of the largest importers of eggs and egg-based products. Eggs play an important role in Japanese cuisine such as ramen, rice and traditional pastries.  In China, eggs continue to be a popular choice of protein even though the country's economy is growing rapidly, as eggs are cheaper than other sources. The Chinese government always monitors egg production to ensure prices remain low so that all levels of society can access them at an affordable price. It is estimated that the people of China consumed more than 31,000,000 tonnes of eggs in 2021. Those in mainland China consume 21.97kg of eggs per capita annually. People in Hong Kong consume 26.19kg per capita while in Macau and it is 23.04kg per capita. Other countries that consume the most chicken eggs are Mexico (21.26kg per capita) and Japan (19.59kg). In the United States recorded high egg consumption but was not in the top position per capita. The report added that many countries use more eggs in their daily diet than the United States. Recently reported on Wednesday that Putrajaya may end the subsidy for grade A, B and C chicken eggs if the supply recovers and stabilises. Agriculture and Food Security Minister said this will save about RM100mil a month, which could be redirected to develop other critical agro-food sectors.

 

In other responds, the Malaysia government was prompted to lower the price of eggs as they are the most commonly consumed food by Malaysian families and especially lower-income households as sais by the Prime Minister. He said a study found that Malaysians can consume four eggs a day on average in which which was the reason for the government’s decision to use savings from subsidies to lower the price by three sen. He called the (egg producers) and asked them to lower their profits to help ease the people's burden. They did not ask them to run at a loss, just to lower their profits. He said if there are other ways to help with subsidies and saving money, I will make the effort. Reported earlier on Monday (June 17) that the retail price of Grade A, B and C eggs across the country was reduced by three sen as part of the clain to be the government’s new subsidy initiative. He noted that the subsidy would involve government expenditure of around RM100mil, covering up to 10 sen per egg. Reported that the retail prices for eggs in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will be adjusted according to the respective zones and districts, he added. Thanks.

By,

M Anem,

Melaka,

Malaysia.

(October 2024).