On April 1, 2026, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture officially lifted the mandatory poultry lockdown introduced in November 2025 following the outbreak of avian influenza. Under Order APA/300/2026, thousands of farms are now allowed to return to free-range production systems, although enhanced biosecurity measures remain in place across 1,201 municipalities.
During the peak of the crisis, egg prices in Spain increased by 25–30%, putting significant pressure on food manufacturers and supply chains.
Despite the easing of restrictions, the recovery of poultry stocks is expected to take several months. As a result, the egg powder market is projected to remain under elevated demand at least until the end of the year.
According to analysts from Future Market Insights, food manufacturers are increasingly shifting away from spot-market purchases of fresh eggs toward long-term contracts for egg products — particularly egg powder — in order to secure supply stability and predictable production costs.
This transition is considered structural rather than temporary, creating long-term opportunities for egg powder importers targeting both the Spanish and broader European markets.