June 17, 2026 — Households across Trinidad and Tobago will soon be adjusting their shopping lists as local poultry and egg prices see noticeable shifts across the twin islands, according to latest comparative data released by the Consumer Affairs Division of Trinidad and Tobago and its Tobago House of Assembly (THA) counterpart. The sharp upward adjustment in core weekend staples is significantly impacting household budgets heading into the mid-year period.
The market surveillance report highlights notable price variations across supermarkets, municipal markets, and neighborhood poultry depots (pluck shops) throughout both islands.
Key Factors Behind the Price Adjustments
- Feed and Input Costs: Global adjustments in grain prices, coupled with shipping and logistics overheads, continue to impact local broiler and layer production costs.
- Inter-Island Logistics: Added transport and storage overheads between Trinidad and Tobago continue to create price differentials, with select cuts commanding higher retail rates in Tobago’s eastern and rural districts.
- Table Egg Adjustments: Fluctuations in layer flock replenishment cycles and elevated feed expenses have driven crate and dozen rates higher across retail groceries.
Consumer Price Intelligence & Value Tips
To help shoppers maximize value, the Consumer Affairs units encourage practical shopping strategies:
- Compare Depots vs. Groceries: Pluck shops often offer better per-pound rates on fresh whole birds compared to packaged fresh or frozen supermarket trays.
- Review Consumer Price Bulletins: The Consumer Affairs Division regularly publishes weekly price comparison tables across major retail outlets to help buyers pinpoint the lowest available prices in each region.
- Substitute and Diversify: Consider blending menus with local root crops, legumes, and alternative fresh proteins to offset price pressures on traditional Sunday lunch staples.
Reporter Jewel Greene-George has the full breakdown on retail pricing trends and where to find the best market value across the islands.
