In April, U.S. retail egg prices began to decline from record highs, with a dozen Grade A eggs averaging $5.12 down from $6.23 in March. This marked the first monthly decline in prices since October 2024. Despite a significant drop, overall prices remain historically high, driven by ongoing bird flu outbreaks affecting egg-laying hens. However, experts predict continued price declines as consumer demand drops after Easter and bird flu incidents lessen. Prices remain 79% higher than a year ago due to past outbreaks which have greatly impacted supply chains.
U.S. retail egg prices saw a significant decline in April, dropping from record highs, largely attributed to stabilizing supply and reduced consumer demand post-Easter.
Despite April's drop in egg prices, they remain 79% higher than a year ago, partly due to earlier bird flu outbreaks that decimated egg-laying flocks.
Consumers can expect to see further declines in egg prices through May and June; however, bird flu outbreaks' uncertainty may lead to price fluctuations.
Bird flu has resulted in the deaths of over 169 million birds since early 2022, causing significant impacts on egg supply and prices.
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