Demand And Supply Of Chicken Egg In South Sulawesi

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the factors that influence the demand and supply of chicken eggs in South Sulawesi. The research method used was a literature study with data sourced from Central Statistics Agency data and other sources in the form of scientific journals, scientific articles, and other valid information from print and digital media. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive analysis techniques. Based on the data obtained, it is known that the development of the purebred chicken population and demand for chicken eggs in South Sulawesi from 2018-2022 fluctuates and tends to increase. along with population growth in South Sulawesi. The production of purebred chicken eggs in South Sulawesi over the last 5 years has fluctuated. The number of egg production increased significantly by 38% from 2018 to 2019 and decreased in 2020 and 2021. Then the number of egg production increased again by 6.49% from 2021 to 2022. This happened because consumer demand for purebred chicken eggs increased. Thus, it can be said that people need purebred chicken eggs to meet their needs for animal protein sources. Factors that influence the demand and supply of broiler eggs in South Sulawesi are fluctuating egg prices, producer profits, raw materials (feed and seeds), demand, and disease outbreaks.