Eggs US rose to 2.70 USD/Dozen on July 11, 2025, up 1.13% from the previous day. Over the past month, Eggs US's price has risen 1.47%, and is up 15.69% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Eggs US.

The demand of eggs has grown in the United States over the last number of years. In 2023, consumption of eggs in the United States was estimated at 281.3 per person. This figure was projected to reach 284.4 eggs per capita by 2024. Per capita consumption is a measure of total egg production, minus exports, divided by the total U.S. population.

Cage-free and organic eggs Although the majority of laying hens in the Unites States are still caged, the production of organic and caged-free hens has increased in recent years. In cage-free production, hens are allowed to move freely outside of their cage, but this time is limited and the environment they are kept in could still be unhealthy and very crowded. In organic production however, hens are provided with free-range outdoor access.

U.S. egg industry There has been steady growth in the number of eggs produced in the United States. Additionally, the total number of laying hens in the United States has also increased in recent years. Iowa was the U.S. state with the most laying hens, with some 40.16 million laying hens as of 2022.

This statistic shows the total egg production in the United States from 2001 to 2023. In 2023, around 9.1 billion dozen of eggs were produced, a slight decrease from production the previous year.

Large white, Grade A chicken eggs, sold in a carton of a dozen. Includes organic, non-organic, cage free, free range, and traditional."

The data comes from The Humane League's US Egg Production dataset by Samara Mendez. Dataset and code is available for this project on OSF at US Egg Production Data Set.

This dataset tracks the supply of cage-free eggs in the United States from December 2007 to February 2021. For TidyTuesday we've used data through February 2021, but the full dataset, with data through the present, is available in the OSF project.

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In the current period, the US egg industry has experienced revenue growth primarily driven by historically high egg prices, a direct consequence of recurrent HPAI outbreaks. These outbreaks have been the most disruptive force over the past five years, leading to significant flock reductions and persistent supply shortages. As millions of hens have been culled due to disease, the scarcity has caused retail egg prices to soar, with some months seeing prices more than double year-over-year. This price surge has helped offset revenue losses from flock reductions but increased input costs for some producers; the overall uneven impact has prompted an industry-wide shift towards improved biosecurity measures and contingency planning to mitigate future risks and maintain current price levels. Overall, revenue has climbed at a CAGR of 15.5% to an estimated $19.8 billion after a decrease of 4.4% in 2025. Trade dynamics and input costs are significantly challenging profit, despite rising egg prices. The US has increased imports to make up for domestic shortages, sourcing eggs from countries less affected by HPAI, like Mexico. However, new tariffs on imports and critical feed ingredients stand to raise costs for US egg producers, diminishing competitiveness abroad and driving higher domestic prices. Retaliatory tariffs, especially from Canada, and increased costs for foreign-manufactured equipment have further strained profit. While elevated egg prices have provided some revenue relief, high input costs, especially for feed, have suppressed overall profit levels across the industry. Looking ahead, the outlook for the US egg industry will be driven by steady production growth and price normalization. With the expected recovery from disease shocks and ongoing investments in capacity expansion, output is projected to rise through 2030, matching climbing per capita egg consumption. As supply stabilizes, egg prices will drop sharply from recent peaks to near pre-HPAI levels by 2026. Consequently, revenue is forecast to decline at a CAGR of 6.0% to reach $14.5 billion in 2030. Nevertheless, specialty eggs like organic and cage-free are expected to maintain stronger margins due to regulatory mandates and evolving consumer preferences. Producers are increasingly investing in operational efficiency initiatives, supported by emerging livestock-care technologies and methods and lower borrowing costs, as they prepare for a more competitive pricing environment while preserving sustainable growth.

Market Size statistics on the Chicken Egg Production industry in United States

United States Egg & Egg Product Supply and Disappearance: Exports data was reported at 50.853 Dozen mn in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 55.838 Dozen mn for Sep 2024. United States Egg & Egg Product Supply and Disappearance: Exports data is updated quarterly, averaging 60.002 Dozen mn from Mar 1990 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 140 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 120.725 Dozen mn in Dec 2013 and a record low of 18.361 Dozen mn in Mar 1990. United States Egg & Egg Product Supply and Disappearance: Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic Research Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RI047: Egg and Egg Product Supply and Disappearance.

Large white, Grade A chicken eggs, sold in a carton of a dozen. Includes organic, non-organic, cage free, free range, and traditional.

Average consumer prices are calculated for household fuel, motor fuel, and food items from prices collected for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Average prices are best used to measure the price level in a particular month, not to measure price change over time. It is more appropriate to use CPI index values for the particular item categories to measure price change.

Prices, except for electricity, are collected monthly by BLS representatives in the 75 urban areas priced for the CPI. Electricity prices are collected for the BLS for the same 75 areas on a monthly basis by the Department of Energy using mail questionnaires. All fuel prices include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes; prices for natural gas and electricity also include fuel and purchased gas adjustments.

For more information, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/cpi/factsheets/average-prices.htm).

Eggland's Best captured sales of about 351.74 million U.S. dollars for 12 weeks ended February 23, 2025. The entire category is dominated by private label fresh eggs. U.S. egg production Eggs are a staple of home kitchens and restaurants alike in America and their popularity shows no sign of diminishing. At grocery stores and supermarkets in the United States, eggs are typically sold in packs of twelve, and less commonly, in packs of six. In 2022, U.S. egg production reached about 9.13 billion dozen, decreasing from 9.3 billion dozen in the previous year. America’s preferred breakfast foods Starting the morning off with a delicious and nutritious breakfast is a great way to set yourself up for a productive and pleasant day. Some Americans are content with just a bowl of ready-to-eat cereal, while others aren’t satisfied until they eat a full plate of pancakes, bacon or sausage, fruit, and eggs. In a survey of American consumers, 60 percent of the respondents indicated that they enjoy eggs for breakfast. Other popular options included hash browns/potatoes, and French toast/pancakes/waffles.

United States Egg Production: Table Egg Layers data was reported at 286,475.000 Unit th in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 293,830.000 Unit th for Feb 2025. United States Egg Production: Table Egg Layers data is updated monthly, averaging 312,288.000 Unit th from May 2021 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 330,753.000 Unit th in Jan 2022 and a record low of 286,475.000 Unit th in Mar 2025. United States Egg Production: Table Egg Layers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic Research Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RI046: Egg and Egg Product Production.

Imports of Daily Products & Eggs in the United States increased to 342.79 USD Million in February from 311.05 USD Million in January of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Daily Products & Eggs.

This statistic shows the types of eggs used most often in the United States from 2011 to 2020. The data has been calculated by Statista based on the U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS). According to this statistic, 236.05 million Americans consumed non-organic eggs in 2020.

United States Wholesale Price: Eggs: Grade A: Large: Combined Regional data was reported at 5.127 USD/Dozen in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.222 USD/Dozen for Feb 2025. United States Wholesale Price: Eggs: Grade A: Large: Combined Regional data is updated monthly, averaging 1.021 USD/Dozen from Jan 2000 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 303 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.222 USD/Dozen in Feb 2025 and a record low of 0.428 USD/Dozen in May 2006. United States Wholesale Price: Eggs: Grade A: Large: Combined Regional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic Research Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P004: Poultry and Egg Price.

Large white, Grade A chicken eggs, sold in a carton of a dozen. Includes organic, non-organic, cage free, free range, and traditional."

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In 2024, the retail price for a dozen eggs in the United States was **** U.S. dollars. Egg prices in the United States peaked in this year. Previously, the highest average price was in 2015, when a dozen eggs cost **** U.S. dollars on average. U.S. egg production The United States was one of the leading producers of eggs in the world in 2021, ranking fourth behind China, India, and Indonesia. In that year, approximately ***** billion eggs were produced in the United States. There are two main categories that farm chickens fall into: broiler chickens and laying hens. The first are raised for meat and the second are raised for laying eggs. The U.S. state with the most laying hens is Iowa, with about **** million in 2022. Some of the other top egg-producing states include Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Egg retail in the United States Perhaps because eggs are uniform in taste and appearance, and most consumers cannot tell one brand of chicken egg apart from another, private label eggs have the highest sales among fresh egg brands in the United States. Eggland’s Best is the leading name brand of fresh eggs in the United States, with sales of ****** million U.S. dollars in 2023. The amount that U.S. consumer units spend on eggs varies from region to region. In 2021, consumers in the Western United States spent an average of about *** U.S. dollars on eggs over the course of the year. The Midwestern United States had the lowest average expenditure on eggs in that year.

The US poultry and poultry product wholesaling industry has grown through the current period, driven by strong consumer demand for poultry and eggs as affordable protein sources. Revenue has climbed at a CAGR of 1.7% to reach an expected $15.4 billion after growing by 1.0% in 2025. This expansion has been underpinned by elevated poultry and egg prices, which have remained high due to ongoing supply shortages caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), robust consumer demand and strong feed and transportation costs. Additionally, trade tensions, particularly China’s shift to Brazilian poultry and the imposition of retaliatory tariffs by both China and Canada, have the potential to limit US export opportunities and lead to more products staying in the domestic market, contributing to market volatility and uncertainty. High poultry prices have raised purchase costs for wholesalers since 2020, introducing significant risk when market conditions shift rapidly. The volatility in egg and poultry prices has made it challenging for wholesalers to adjust their own prices quickly enough, leading to periods where wholesaler profit is squeezed despite higher revenues. This environment has been especially difficult for smaller distributors, who often lack the flexibility and resources to absorb sudden cost increases or pass them on to customers. As a result, the industry has seen a marked trend toward consolidation, with larger, more technologically advanced broadline distributors gaining market share and leveraging their scale to better manage volatility and maintain profitability. Looking ahead, consolidation is expected to continue as wholesalers seek greater efficiency and resilience and as the industry starts to contract. With poultry and egg production set to recover from recent disease outbreaks, prices for these products are likely to trend downward, resulting in reduced revenues for wholesalers even as volumes rise. Climate change poses additional challenges, threatening poultry health and feed crops and creating significant supply risks for wholesalers. However, the growing demand for organic, cage-free and free-range product varieties presents new revenue opportunities for wholesalers to add more high-value, high-margin products into their inventories. Wholesalers that can adapt in the coming years by diversifying into these specialty product categories, securing flexible supply agreements and embracing operational efficiency technological improvements will be best positioned for success. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to decline at a CAGR of 1.6% to reach $14.2 billion in 2030.