British Egg Products Association says UK prices are rising

According to the association, businesses are facing significant increases in energy, fuel and packaging costs, alongside some concerns over the availability of raw materials.

BEPA said processing egg products is heavily reliant on energy, with rising wholesale prices increasing the cost of key activities such as pasteurisation, drying and refrigeration.

The association also highlighted growing transport costs as disruption to global shipping routes and tighter freight capacity push up fuel prices. This is affecting both imported inputs and domestic distribution networks.

Packaging costs have also come under pressure, particularly for plastics and cardboard, as rising manufacturing and petrochemical costs feed through the supply chain.

Elwyn Griffiths, chair of the British Egg Products Association, said the impact was being felt across the industry.

"The conflict in Iran is having a clear and immediate impact on our members' cost base," he said.

"Energy, fuel and packaging are all seeing significant inflation, and these are not optional inputs, they are fundamental to producing safe, high-quality egg products.

"Our members have worked hard to absorb as much of this pressure as possible, but the scale of these increases is becoming unsustainable."

BEPA is calling for continued dialogue between producers, manufacturers, retailers and policymakers to help maintain stability within the supply chain and address the cumulative effects of global conflicts on UK food production.

Mr Griffiths said egg products remain an essential ingredient for a wide range of food manufacturers and catering businesses.

"Egg products are essential ingredients for thousands of food manufacturers and caterers," he said.

"We need a coordinated approach to maintain resilience and protect the long-term viability of the sector."