The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association (GAPFA) has blamed the persistent egg glut in Ghana largely on the importation of poultry products, particularly from China. The situation, according to the association also contributes to the high prices charged by retailers.

Speaking to Joy Business at the X’mas Egg Market organized by Multimedia Group and the association, Management Committee Chairman of GAPFA, Mr. Kwame Ntim Duodu, said the continuous influx of imported poultry products has distorted the local market and reduced demand for eggs produced by Ghanaian farmers.

According to him, the situation has left many poultry farmers grappling with excess egg supply, declining sales, and rising operational costs, threatening the sustainability of the local poultry industry.

"The number one challenge which is the major one is the fact that we have allowed importation of poultry from Outside Ghana."

“The Chinese individual are taking over the local market with imported goods and this is causing a lot of challenges for the local Poultry farmers", he said.

Mr. Duodu explained that while farmers are often forced to sell eggs at lower prices to minimize losses, retailers frequently maintain high market prices, creating a disconnect between production and consumption.

“Another cause of the egg glut in the system is that most of the retailers over price the eggs which discourages consumers from purchasing".

He therefore appealed to government to urgently intervene by implementing measures to curb poultry imports and reduce the cost of production for local farmers to make their products more competitive.

"I believe if the government would be bold enough to take a strict decision on poultry importation this situation of Egg glut would be handled. And I want the government to know that we the Ghanaian poultry farmers are more than capable to produce more to meet demand"

Meanwhile, some consumers who visited the X’mas Egg Market expressed satisfaction with the initiative, noting that the reduced prices made eggs more affordable and encouraged increased patronage. They also called for similar markets to be organized regularly.

"Yes I think it's good but it shouldn't be only during Christmas. I believe it's a good initiative and if they continue, it will help us the consumers a lot".

At the close of sales on the first day, the Association disclosed that over 3,000 crates of eggs were sold.