Egg prices are expected to climb 20% in 2025, far outpacing the 2.2% rise projected for overall food costs. The USDA attributes this to the ongoing avian flu outbreak, which has devastated poultry flocks, with over 136 million birds affected since 2022.
Supply shortages caused egg prices to surge by 36% in December 2024 compared to the previous year.
While Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about lower grocery prices, experts say egg costs may remain high until farmers can replenish healthy laying flocks.
The USDA forecasts continued production declines in 2025, but improved disease management offers some hope for quicker recovery.
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