Overview
- The United States has begun importing hundreds of millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea, with additional agreements under negotiation, to stabilize supply and lower prices.
- Wholesale egg prices have fallen by over 50% since February, but elevated retail prices persist due to inventory turnover and seasonal demand ahead of Easter.
- The bird flu outbreak has led to the culling of 168 million birds since 2022, including 30 million hens in 2025, significantly disrupting domestic egg production.
- The USDA has allocated $1 billion to combat bird flu, including $100 million for vaccine research, $500 million for biosecurity measures, and $400 million in financial relief for farmers.
- Officials warn that the spring migration of wild birds could exacerbate the outbreak, potentially impacting egg supply and delaying price normalization.