US Egg Market Scrambles as Prices Tumble Amid Easing Bird Flu
US egg prices have decreased by 60% following last year's record highs due to bird flu. Ebbing cases of the disease have rejuvenated egg supplies, but farmers face challenges recovering costs. Political actions and import/export adjustments also contributed to price changes. Production volatility continues to impact the market.
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In a stark contrast to last year’s peak, US egg prices have plummeted by a remarkable 60% as the country emerges from a bird flu-induced supply crisis. This resurgence in supply spells good news for consumers ahead of Easter celebrations.
The aggressive avian influenza outbreaks forced widespread culling of egg-laying hens, but decreasing cases in late 2025 allowed revival in chicken populations, according to Mark Jordan, executive director at LEAP Market Analytics.
Yet as consumers rejoice, US farmers grapple with selling eggs below production costs, especially under the shadow of rising feed costs linked to geopolitical tensions. The egg pricing saga underscores persistent volatility familiar to agricultural sectors.
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