Overview

• Retail egg prices reached a record $6.23 per dozen in March, up 5.9% from February, despite a sharp decline in wholesale prices.
• The disconnect between wholesale and retail pricing has raised concerns, with retailers accused of not passing on cost reductions to consumers.
• Seasonal demand for Easter and lingering supply chain delays are contributing to sustained high prices, according to economists.
• Major egg producer Cal-Maine Foods is under investigation by the Department of Justice for alleged price fixing, as the company reports record profits.
• President Trump's global 10% tariff policy is adding pressure to the egg market, with potential long-term impacts on pricing and imports.