U.S. Egg Prices Drop as Imports and Investments Offer Temporary Relief

Egg prices have fallen to $3.45 per dozen, their lowest since October 2024, but domestic supply challenges and trade tensions persist.

The avian flu epidemic has led to the culling of over 111 million birds since 2022, severely reducing the U.S. egg supply.
Egg prices surged to over $15 per dozen earlier this year but have recently fallen to $3.45 per dozen, signaling potential stabilization.
The U.S. government has secured emergency egg imports from countries like Turkey and reached out to European producers, including Denmark, for additional supplies.
Illegal egg imports from Mexico and Canada have increased, with thousands of seizures recorded as consumers sought cheaper alternatives.
A $1 billion federal investment in combating avian flu aims to rebuild the domestic hen population, though recovery is expected to take months.