US Egg Prices Drop as Imports and Biosecurity Measures Expand

Wholesale prices have halved since February, but retail costs remain high as the USDA ramps up imports and vaccine research to address bird flu-driven shortages.

The United States has begun importing hundreds of millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea, with additional agreements under negotiation, to stabilize supply and lower prices.
Wholesale egg prices have fallen by over 50% since February, but elevated retail prices persist due to inventory turnover and seasonal demand ahead of Easter.
The bird flu outbreak has led to the culling of 168 million birds since 2022, including 30 million hens in 2025, significantly disrupting domestic egg production.
The USDA has allocated $1 billion to combat bird flu, including $100 million for vaccine research, $500 million for biosecurity measures, and $400 million in financial relief for farmers.
Officials warn that the spring migration of wild birds could exacerbate the outbreak, potentially impacting egg supply and delaying price normalization.