U.S. Egg Prices Plummet As Demand Drops

New data suggest that egg prices, which were a major political issue during last year’s presidential election, are finally falling, Newsweek reporter Chloe Mayer reported.

The primary driver of the price surge was an avian flu outbreak that decimated poultry stocks across the country.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicate that the average cost of a dozen eggs has dropped significantly in recent days.

Economic data site Trading Economics reported that a dozen eggs cost $5.51 on Tuesday—more than $2 cheaper than the record high of $8.17 in March 2025, marking a nearly 33% decrease. Increased imports, particularly from Turkey, have helped stabilize U.S. egg prices.

Egg prices had surged to unprecedented levels over the past year, with wholesalers paying more than $8 per dozen, compared to just $2 in prior years.

The spike followed President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, after which he vowed to tackle the issue on “day one.” However, he later admitted in December 2024 that it was “hard to bring things down once they’re up.”

The primary driver of the price surge was an avian flu outbreak that decimated poultry stocks across the country.

More than 111 million birds—mostly egg-laying hens—were infected or culled between February 2022 and January 2025. However, recent declines in consumer demand have ultimately led to falling egg prices.