Egg Prices Hit Record $6.23 Per Dozen as Easter Demand Peaks

Despite falling wholesale prices and fewer bird flu culls, U.S. egg prices remain at historic highs, with retail costs slow to reflect supply recovery efforts.

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.