Local poultry farmers warn that egg smuggling from Colombia reaches up to 50% of the market in the state of Táchira. The union demanded greater control at the borders and collaboration of transporters
The smuggling of eggs from Colombia continues to be a significant problem for poultry producers in the state of Táchira, who affirm that this phenomenon directly affects the competitiveness of local production.
Yuban Rosales, member of the Poultry Farmers Association, declared for Radio Union that up to 50% of the eggs sold in the region are of Colombian origin, which aggravates the situation for national poultry farmers.
The smugglers’ advantage is marked by national production made more expensive by the high cost of food inputs for laying hens and high tariffs.
“The price of the Colombian egg is $40 per box in the hands of intermediaries, while the egg produced in the country costs $45 in Táchira and reaches $60 in the rest of the country,” explained José Gregorio Maldonado, president of the Association of State poultry farmers.
The union commented that smuggling not only harms the economy of local producers, but also discourages national production due to unfair competition. Poultry farmers urgently call on national and regional authorities to strengthen border controls.
Likewise, they insist on the importance of generating policies that favor national production, especially in relation to the importation of food for birds.
The Poultry Farmers Association also requests collaboration from transporters and merchants, urging them to reject smuggling routes and join the efforts to legalize the egg trade in the region.
“It is a problem that affects not only producers, but also the stability of the market and consumers, who deserve access to quality products under fair conditions,” concluded Maldonado.
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