Egg Prices Drop Sharply, but Relief for Shoppers May Be Delayed

Wholesale egg prices have halved from their January peak, but retail prices remain high and could rise again with Easter demand.

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.