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U.S. Seeks Egg Imports from Denmark Amid Record Prices and Bird Flu Crisis

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is exploring global egg imports as domestic shortages and soaring prices persist, while tensions with Denmark escalate over Greenland.

A test tube labelled "Bird Flu", eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the U.S. national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
U.S. egg prices have continued to skyrocket amid the spread of the avian flu.
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Overview

  • The U.S. has formally requested Denmark and other European nations to assess their capacity to export eggs to address record-high domestic prices caused by bird flu outbreaks.
  • Wholesale egg prices in the U.S. reached over $8 per dozen in early March, driven by avian flu and the culling of millions of laying hens, though prices have slightly declined since then.
  • Denmark's egg industry has confirmed receiving inquiries from U.S. officials but noted that Europe is also facing egg shortages due to increased consumption and bird flu impacts.
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture's $1 billion effort to combat bird flu includes sourcing eggs internationally, with Turkey already exporting 15,000 tons to the U.S.
  • President Trump’s threats of economic sanctions over Denmark’s refusal to cede Greenland have added strain to U.S.-Denmark relations, complicating potential trade cooperation.