U.S. Egg Prices Hit Record High Despite Falling Wholesale Costs

Retail egg prices climbed to $6.23 per dozen in March, driven by seasonal demand, tariff policies, and allegations of price fixing, as wholesale prices dropped significantly.

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.