Cold weather pushes up egg prices in Tanzania’s Iringa Region

A seasonal drop in temperatures is putting pressure on egg production in Tanzania’s Iringa Region, with prices rising in several local markets. According to The Citizen, colder weather has reduced laying performance, tightening supply and pushing up both wholesale and retail prices.

The article points to a clear seasonal pattern: as temperatures fall, egg output declines and market availability becomes more limited. Local poultry farmers have reported lower production during the colder months, particularly where housing conditions, nutrition and flock management are not fully adapted to seasonal weather changes.

The price impact is evident in local markets. A tray of eggs is selling at higher-than-normal levels, while individual eggs are reaching 400–500 Tanzanian shillings each. The increase reflects the reduction in local egg supply caused by the seasonal decline in production.

For the poultry sector, the case illustrates how seasonal weather can influence egg production, particularly in systems with limited climate control. It also highlights the importance of adapting housing, nutrition and flock management practices to help reduce production losses during colder periods.