The USDA dramatically revised its egg price forecast on Tuesday, now predicting a 41.1% increase in 2025—more than double January’s projected 20% rise.
This sharp adjustment comes as bird flu continues to devastate commercial egg farms, with an estimated 18.8 million egg-laying hens affected in January alone.
Consumers are already feeling the impact, with January’s retail egg prices jumping 13.8% month-over-month and 53% year-over-year, pushing the national average to $4.95 per dozen. The USDA warns that egg supplies remain “very light to light with little chance for improvement in the near-term.”