"Egg prices in the U.S. have crashed dramatically in 2025, down 86% from their March peak. While wholesale prices show deep cuts, grocery store prices remain higher due to lag effects."
"US egg prices October 2025 have collapsed at a record pace. According to the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), wholesale egg prices have dropped 86% since March, falling from about $8.20 per dozen to just $1.15 per dozen this month.
"It marks one of the steepest declines in the U.S. food market since 2023. The fall comes after prices soared earlier this year amid supply shortages and bird flu outbreaks that disrupted millions of laying hens nationwide.
"In March 2025, the average retail price of a dozen Grade A eggs hit $6.23, before slipping to $5.12 in April, based on USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) data. Wholesale prices, meanwhile, reacted faster — diving as production rebounded and supply chains stabilized." . . .
. . . "Why are egg prices falling so fast now?
"Economists say the fall is driven by a recovery in supply and easing costs across the poultry sector. After the avian flu outbreak earlier this year wiped out millions of laying hens, production has now rebounded. Flock numbers have stabilized, easing the shortage that drove prices to record highs.
"At the same time, demand has softened as inflation-weary shoppers shifted to cheaper protein options like chicken or beans." More... All emphases in original.
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