U.S. Retail Egg Prices Fall After Record Highs Due to Bird Flu Outbreaks
U.S. retail egg prices fell in April after hitting record highs earlier this year due to bird flu outbreaks, with the average price for a dozen Grade A eggs dropping to $5.12 from $6.23 in March. Prices are expected to continue falling in May and June as consumer demand decreases post-Easter.
Key Points
- U.S. retail egg prices fell in April after hitting record highs earlier this year
- Prices dropped to $5.12 per dozen Grade A eggs from $6.23 in March
- Prices expected to continue falling in May and June as consumer demand decreases post-Easter
- Bird flu outbreaks have led to the death of over 169 million birds since early 2022