Israel to See 2.1% Rise in Regulated Egg Prices Starting November 1
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Regulated egg prices in Israel will increase by 2.1% starting November 1, 2026, adding up to 33 agorot per 12-egg carton. This adjustment is part of an automatic pricing mechanism implemented in 2023 to reflect production and marketing cost changes. The system aims to provide stable prices for consumers and prevent losses for farmers by reducing reliance on political decisions for price updates.
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- Regulated egg prices in Israel will rise by 2.1% starting November 1, 2026.
- The price increase will add between 27 and 33 agorot to a 12-egg carton.
- An automatic price adjustment mechanism, active since 2023, governs these changes.
- The mechanism reflects changes in production and marketing costs, including feed and energy.
- The update aims to ensure stable consumer prices and farmer profitability.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced that regulated egg prices will be updated on November 1, 2026, with a 2.1% increase for consumers. This moderate rise, compared to the previous update in November 2025, reflects changes in production and marketing costs throughout the value chain, from farmers to retailers. The cost calculation includes feed, labor, energy, and packaging expenses.
A new automatic price adjustment mechanism, implemented in 2023, determines these changes based on a transparent, fixed formula, eliminating the need for ministerial approval. Prices are reviewed quarterly and can be adjusted up or down if the cumulative change exceeds 3% after six months or 1% after a year, aiming for stable, low consumer prices and preventing farmer losses.
Effective November 1, 2026, the maximum price for a 12-egg carton will increase by 27 to 33 agorot, depending on egg size. For instance, a carton of size M eggs will now cost NIS 13.40, up from NIS 13.13.
The automatic mechanism was introduced to address a structural issue where regulated egg prices had risen 26% over five years. Previously, political considerations often delayed price adjustments despite rising production costs, particularly for feed due to global disruptions like the war in Ukraine, as well as increased electricity, fuel, and packaging prices. This led to farmers absorbing higher costs, impacting their economic viability.
In February 2023, a significant price hike of about 16% occurred after a two-year accumulation of cost increases. The current automatic system aims to ensure regular price updates aligned with costs, reducing reliance on political decisions and preventing a recurrence of such disparities.
