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U.S. Egg Prices Drop 12.7% in April, Marking Largest Decline Since 1984

Despite the sharp monthly drop, prices remain 79% higher than a year ago as the avian flu epidemic continues to impact supply.

Cashier Josh Jimenez rings up egg for sale at a grocery store on February 7 in Dallas.
A woman shops for eggs at a Costco store on April 28, 2025 in Alhambra, California.
FILE - A shopper checks eggs before he purchases at a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Overview

  • The average retail price for a dozen Grade A eggs fell to $5.12 in April, down from a record $6.23 in March, according to the Consumer Price Index.
  • This 12.7% monthly decline is the steepest since March 1984, but prices remain significantly elevated compared to pre-outbreak levels.
  • The avian flu epidemic, which has killed over 169 million birds since 2022, continues to disrupt supply, though outbreaks have slowed recently.
  • The USDA's $1 billion investment in biosecurity and a surge in egg imports—up 77.5% in Q1 2025—are helping stabilize the market.
  • The Department of Justice is investigating Cal-Maine Foods, the largest U.S. egg producer, for potential antitrust violations related to supply practices.