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Egg Prices Surge 36% Amid Avian Flu Crisis

1/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Egg prices in the U.S. are skyrocketing, driven by a devastating avian flu outbreak that has resulted in the culling of over 17 million hens. In December 2024, the average price for a dozen eggs hit $4.15, marking a staggering 36% increase from the previous year, with projections indicating a further 20% rise in 2025.

History

Historical Context

The current surge in U.S. egg prices, reaching $4.15 per dozen due to an avian flu outbreak, echoes the 2015 crisis when over 43 million birds were culled, causing egg prices to spike by 120%. Historical patterns show that avian influenza outbreaks consistently disrupt poultry production, impacting food prices and supply chains, revealing vulnerabilities in the agricultural sector's response to animal health crises.

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Story summary

Egg prices in the U.S. are skyrocketing, driven by a devastating avian flu outbreak that has resulted in the culling of over 17 million hens. In December 2024, the average price for a dozen eggs hit $4.15, marking a staggering 36% increase from the previous year, with projections indicating a further 20% rise in 2025.

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