Egg prices dropped to $2.58/dozen in early 2026 as supply recovered from avian flu, hurting farmers with below-cost sales.

Egg prices in the U.S. have fallen to $2.58 per dozen in early 2026, down from a peak of $6.23 in March 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as egg supply rebounds after last year’s avian flu outbreak killed 70 million hens. While consumers benefit, farmers face losses, with wholesale prices at 92 cents—below the $1.05 average production cost—due to oversupply from rebuilt flocks. Some producers, including those with no bird deaths, are selling below cost, raising concerns about long-term sustainability and potential farm closures. Demand remains weak, possibly due to changed consumer habits, and a vaccine for avian flu is under development but faces trade restrictions.