"U.S. egg prices have fallen 60% from last year's record highs, making it easier for consumers to fill their Easter baskets and Passover Seder plates. Bird flu was to blame for elevated retail prices during the first five months of 2025, and the course of the highly contagious disease is a big reason why prices are much lower now."
"Farmers are no strangers to volatility. It's part of the business. But in recent months, many have been selling eggs at or below the cost of production."
"Between July 2024 and July 2025 the number of egg-type chicks hatched in the U.S. rose 8%. It was the first sustained and substantial increase in the availability of specially-bred layer chicks since the bird flu outbreak began in 2022."
U.S. egg prices have dropped significantly, falling 60% from record highs due to improved supply after bird flu outbreaks. The number of egg-type chicks hatched increased by 8% between July 2024 and July 2025, marking a recovery in production. While prices are lower for consumers, farmers struggle to cover production costs as they sell eggs at or below cost. The Trump administration's egg imports also contributed to price reductions, although imports have normalized since then.
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