Worth a crack? US eggs make a comeback in Singapore after more than 20 years
The first batch of eggs arrived in Singapore earlier in July, via air freight.
The United States has resumed egg exports to Singapore after a 20-year hiatus. The ban was lifted in early 2026 following negotiations between the US Department of Agriculture and Singapore's Food Agency (SFA) regarding export certification standards and disease tracing methods. The first shipment of US eggs arrived in Singapore in July via air freight.
Singapore's supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels are now in discussions with US importers, with pricing expected to be competitive against local and regional eggs. The reduced price is due to oversupply in the US market, which was affected by a bird flu outbreak in 2025. The US Poultry and Egg Export Council predicts that US egg producers will supply between 1.2 million and 1.5 million eggs to Singapore monthly, accounting for 1-2% of local demand.
Despite not meeting the full demand, the return of US eggs is seen as a valuable addition to Singapore's food security strategy, as local farms currently supply less than 35% of the country's egg needs.
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