MONROVIA, Nov. 2 -- Importers and consumers are raising concerns over reported shortages and rising wholesale prices of eggs on the Liberian market, calling on the government to open the market to more suppliers and ensure fair competition in the importation of the commodity.

They argue that restrictions on egg imports, coupled with declining local production, have created supply constraints, pushed up prices and placed additional financial pressure on petty traders and consumers.

The stakeholders are urging the government to facilitate the issuance of Import Permit Declarations (IPDs) and Import Notification Forms (INFs) to qualified local and foreign companies interested in importing eggs into Liberia.

On June 6, 2023, former Preside...