The opening of imports at this time will allow importers to organize themselves, so that they can import eggs in preparation for the increase in demand for the Passover, as is the case every year.
In general, the State of Israel produces the vast majority of eggs consumed in Israel, amounting to approximately 2.2 billion eggs per year. However, as is the case every year in the run up to Passover, as well as the Tishrei [September / October] festivals, the demand for eggs increases.
Therefore, again this year the Ministry approved import quotas of an amount of 40 million eggs, with exemption from customs duty, which will supplement the local production. Currently, egg imports are approved from five countries: Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Poland and Argentina.
According to the estimates of professionals, the importers will only import eggs in accordance with the local demand, as is the case every year, certainly in light of the global price of eggs, which has risen significantly over recent months.
But the big question is: Why importquotas at all? These quotas make the costs of living in Israel high. Fact.