SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has contacted Thai authorities and engaged local importers after Thailand asked firms to cut egg exports by 30 per cent to 50 per cent until December following flood-related losses.
SFA said in a response to CNA queries on Tuesday (Oct 6) that it was monitoring developments.
Less than 15 per cent of Singapore’s egg supply comes from Thailand, the agency said.
SFA described Singapore’s egg supply as “well-diversified”, with imports from more than 10 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia and Ukraine.
“The industry is able to obtain its supply of eggs from other sources if necessary,” it said, adding that local egg production also provides an additional source of supply during disruptions.
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