Overview

• U.S. retail egg prices reached a record $6.23 per dozen in March 2025, a 60% increase from the previous year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Wholesale egg prices dropped sharply in March, falling over 50%, but grocery stores have been slow to pass these savings on to consumers.
• The early-year bird flu outbreak, which resulted in the culling of 30 million egg-laying chickens, triggered the initial price surge, though outbreaks have since subsided.
• The USDA’s five-pronged strategy, including increased imports and biosecurity measures, has helped stabilize wholesale markets, but retail price relief is delayed by supply chain inertia.
• Regional disparities persist, with some areas seeing egg prices as high as $12 per dozen due to local regulations and supply constraints.