Singapore egg supply stable for now as Thailand cuts exports, with Malaysia among alternative sources

Less than 15 per cent of Singapore’s egg supply comes from Thailand, with Malaysia among several alternative sources. — File picture by Hari Anggara

By Malay Mail

First Published: Wednesday, 07 Oct 2026 11:17 AM MYT

SINGAPORE, Oct 7 — Singapore’s egg supply remains stable for now despite Thailand’s move to cut exports by up to half, with Malaysia among more than 10 countries the city-state can turn to for supplies.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said less than 15 per cent of Singapore’s egg supply comes from Thailand, while other sources include Malaysia, Indonesia and Ukraine, according to CNA.

Thailand has asked companies to reduce egg exports by between 30 per cent and 50 per cent until December after severe flooding killed about three million hens and disrupted domestic supplies.

SFA said it had contacted Thai authorities and engaged local importers, and was monitoring developments.

“The industry is able to obtain its supply of eggs from other sources if necessary,” the agency said, adding that local egg production provides another source of supply during disruptions.

Singapore supermarket chain Sheng Siong said on today that it does not import eggs from Thailand.

“Our egg supply and prices remain stable for now and we are monitoring the situation closely with our suppliers,” a spokesman said.

The Singapore-based media organisation has also contacted NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage and Giant to ask whether their Thai egg supplies have been affected and whether they are seeking alternative sources.

Thailand exported 1.7 billion baht (RM206 million) worth of eggs last year, with Singapore accounting for 79 per cent of the total, according to Thai agriculture ministry data.

SFA cautioned that disruptions to global food supplies remained an ongoing risk.

“Global food supplies will continue to face uncertainties and food supply disruptions may occur from time to time,” it said.

“While the government will do what we can to minimise the impact, we will not be able to completely mitigate disruptions to our food supply.”

The agency encouraged food businesses to diversify their sources and consumers to remain flexible in their choices in the event of supply disruptions.