Poultry shortage in Japan

covid-19 outbreaks in several Asian countries that are also Japan's poultry suppliers and delivery delays have caused a shortage of poultry in the Japanese market, Nikkei Asia reported. Chicken has become the most visible example of food shortages in Japan.

Retailers have imposed restrictions on purchases, and restaurants have changed portion sizes for their customers. The nation's largest convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, has stopped selling fried chicken on skewers - a popular snack - in some areas. Meanwhile, some restaurants offer a limited number of poultry dishes. According to the Tokyo Agriculture and Livestock Corporation, stocks of imported chicken in Japan fell by 20% in August compared to last year. Beef supplies are also tight and prices have doubled compared to the same period in 2020. Many in the industry believe supply chain disruptions will drag on. The possibility of another wave of CORONAVIRUS in the winter exacerbates the uncertainty. Meanwhile, consumers have become more cautious about spending their money,

“Consumers may not be able to buy the goods they need. Assuming the infection is brought under control, there will be a global recovery in eating out and demand will rise. If supplies decrease due to container shortages or other factors, food shortages are likely to persist,” said Koya Miyamae, senior economist at SMBC Nikko Securities.