US egg prices fell below $1.20 per dozen in October, marking their lowest levels in nearly two years amid a combination of rising supply and softer seasonal demand. USDA reports show that wholesale white-egg inventories have grown in recent weeks, with large-egg stockpiles up roughly 6% year-over-year by late September, even as retail demand and promotional activity have faded. Production continues to outpace consumption with August output edging above July and remained only 2% below last yea...| tradingeconomics.com
US egg prices fell to about $1.80 per dozen in late September, the lowest since May 2024, as recovering supply, subdued wholesale buying and the view that much of the inflationary adjustment has already occurred combined to ease prices. US egg production in August was about 8.89 billion eggs, down 2% from August 2024 but slightly higher than July, which suggests layers are laying more steadily month over month. The number of layers was roughly 1% lower year on year and the rate of lay per 100...| tradingeconomics.com
US egg prices dropped sharply to about $2.20 per dozen from the March peak of $8.17 as supplies improved and summer demand softened. Seasonal patterns are a key factor, with prices typically falling in July and August as consumer buying eases. Inventories rose 6.5% overall, especially for large eggs, while cage-free stocks slipped slightly and nutritionally-enhanced stocks jumped ahead of retail promotions. Also, shoppers remain cautious, often delaying purchases in hopes of better deals. Ear...| tradingeconomics.com