French egg market trends

As of October 29, 2026, the French egg market has shown distinct trends across different categories and specifications, according to the weekly French Egg Quotation published by Les Marchés.

Packable and non-packable eggs

The quotation is divided into packable and non-packable eggs, with code 2 eggs set to be quoted next week. Packable eggs include calibrated eggs, which are sorted by size and quality for sale to consumers and businesses.

Reduced demand and economic factors

For packable eggs, code 3 calibrated eggs have maintained the same trend as last week, marked by reduced wholesale demand, particularly at the end of the month, during school holidays, and a notable decline in restaurant attendance due to the economic context.

Impact on egg prices

This trend affects not only eggs but general consumption as a whole. However, the pressure from imports appears to be slightly less aggressive in recent days, according to some reports. The prices of G and TG size eggs continue to decline, while the prices of M size eggs are holding up better.

Limited availability and breeding practices

The P size eggs are not moving, with few available, as breeding practices that keep hens longer limit the starts. For all-purpose eggs in packaging, fluidity remains overall, with prices easily renewed, especially since salmonella limits availability significantly.

Import reliance and price stability

However, the use of imports by several retailers limits the tension. For non-packable eggs, the demand for code 3 egg products is considered regular, but without much dynamism, by most industrialists, who therefore have less difficulty in meeting it. Prices are generally repeated.

Domestic and imported supply

In code 2, however, domestic origin continues to be lacking, and operators must rely on imports, at stable or declining prices according to the countries concerned. In open-air production, availability is still lacking. The large number of eggs under APDI salmonella allows some industrials, who are still under pressure, to have some material.