Overview

• Egg prices have fallen significantly, with wholesale costs dropping to $4.15 per dozen, down from a peak of $8.17 in January 2025.
• Retail prices remain elevated, with a lag of two to three weeks expected before consumers may see lower prices at grocery stores.
• The decline in prices is attributed to reduced demand, fewer outbreaks of avian influenza, and a Department of Justice investigation into potential price collusion by egg producers.
• Experts predict that the upcoming Easter holiday, typically a high-demand period, may cause egg prices to increase again in the short term.
• Despite the recent price drop, egg prices are still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels and are expected to remain volatile throughout 2025.