In a notable success for the Trump administration, egg prices in the United States have plummeted 59% since February 2025, providing some much-needed relief for consumers.
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However, this dramatic decline also spells financial trouble for producers facing slim margins.
U.S. wholesale egg prices sharply fell by 39% in mid-March due to improved supply conditions.
Prices at that time reached $3.45 per dozen, marking the lowest in nearly five months.
Previously, prices peaked at a record $8.17 per dozen on March 3, driven by tight supplies and seasonal demands.
Over 111 million birds were affected by bird flu between February 2022 and January 2025, impacting the supply significantly.
As outbreaks decreased in March, supply availability improved, causing wholesale prices to drop.
The easing demand after the holiday season also contributed to the price decrease.
“Slowing [bird flu] outbreaks are leading to improved supply availability and wholesale market prices have responded with sharp declines over the past week. However, these declines have yet to be reflected at store shelves and, until they are, demand is expected to remain dampened,” reads a USDA report, cited by Newsweek.
The retail egg prices during February were $5.90 per dozen, nearly double from the previous year.
The current drop in wholesale prices gives room for potential decrease in retail prices, but there’s typically a lag of two to three weeks.
Retailers can choose how closely they follow these changes, affecting when consumers may see a difference.
A significant investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into the pricing and supply practices of major egg producers is currently ongoing.
Concerns over price fixing have taken center stage as affordability continues to be a critical issue impacting American families.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed optimism by saying, “Egg prices, they continue to fall…I think the American people do have great reason to be optimistic about this economy.”
Yet, with analysts warning of potential future fluctuations and the USDA predicting a possible 40% price increase, the long-term outlook remains uncertain.
As Easter approaches, egg demand might surge again, keeping prices variable.
The recent price drop offers short-term relief to food manufacturers using eggs, but long-term market stability remains unpredictable amid ongoing bird flu risks and economic factors.
Egg prices dropped nearly 50% under President Trump.
⁰Eggs cost $3.45/dozen today, down from $6.55/dozen on January 21, 2025.pic.twitter.com/wa6BMu7MLB— Rep. Scott Perry (@RepScottPerry) March 17, 2025
