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2120 final report.pdf - Agra CEAS Consulting

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THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS TO KEEP LAYING HENSFigure 3.4 presents the evolution of per capita consumption in the EU-15 and shows that after a dipthroughout the 1990s, most likely linked to health concerns, consumption has been trending upwardssince 2000 to finish the period up 9% on 1991 levels.14.5014.00Per capita consumption of eggs (Kg/capita)13.5013.0012.5012.0011.5011.001991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004Figure 3.4: Evolution of per capita consumption of eggs EU-15 1990-2004Source: DG Agri.Figure 3.5 presents the three-year average market (producer) price for eggs for consumptionbetween 2001 and 2003 for all EU-15 Member States. The Scandinavian countries, Ireland and Italyshow the highest prices, although the Italian price may be affected by the avian influenza outbreak in2000. The lowest prices were recorded in Spain and Belgium.Figure 3.6 provides an index showing the evolution of the market (producer) price for eggs from1990 to 2003. Most, but not all Member States experienced a sharp increase in price in 1996 and asharp decrease in 1999. From this point, prices have generally increased.57

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