Overview

• Egg prices have decreased by 1.6% from March to early April 2025, marking the first decline in nearly a year, though prices remain historically high.
• Wholesale egg prices fell over 20% from February to March, signaling potential stabilization in the coming months as supply chains recover.
• The ongoing avian flu outbreak has led to the culling of over 30 million egg-laying hens this year, driving supply shortages and high prices.
• Retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Trader Joe's continue to enforce purchase limits on eggs, with some stores reporting consumer hoarding and workarounds.
• Federal authorities, including the Department of Justice, are investigating allegations of price gouging, with state officials in New York issuing warnings to poultry businesses.