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.

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Welcome to the "Milk, Cheese, and Eggs Prices Dataset" on Kaggle! This dataset provides comprehensive information about the prices of milk, cheese, and eggs across various countries in the year 2017. Understanding the pricing trends of these essential food items is crucial for economists, policymakers, and consumers alike, as they form the foundation of many diets worldwide. This dataset is a valuable resource for researchers, analysts, and anyone interested in studying global food pricing dynamics.

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The dataset consists of the following columns:

1.**Countries**: This column represents the names of different countries included in the dataset. It is a categorical variable.

2.**Milk, Cheese, and Eggs Prices, 2017**: This column contains the average prices of milk, cheese, and eggs in each respective country for the year 2017. These prices are provided as numerical values, typically in the local currency per unit (e.g., per liter, per kilogram, etc.). This column is a numerical variable.

3.**Global Rank**: This column indicates the global ranking of each country based on the average prices of milk, cheese, and eggs in 2017. A lower rank suggests lower prices, while a higher rank indicates higher prices. This column is a numerical variable.

4.**Available Data**: This column informs users about the availability of data for each country. It can have binary values (e.g., "Yes" or "No"), indicating whether complete data is available for that specific country. This column is a categorical variable.

Column Features: 1.**Countries**: Categorical - Description: The names of countries included in the dataset. - Example: "United States," "France," "India."

2.**Milk, Cheese, and Eggs Prices, 2017**: Numerical - Description: The average prices of milk, cheese, and eggs in each respective country for the year 2017. - Example: 2.50 (indicating the average price in the local currency per unit).

3.**Global Rank**: Numerical - Description: The global ranking of each country based on the average prices of milk, cheese, and eggs in 2017. - Example: 5 (indicating the country's rank).

4.**Available Data**: Categorical - Description: Indicates whether complete data is available for a specific country or not. - Example: "Yes" or "No."

This dataset allows you to explore and analyze the pricing disparities of milk, cheese, and eggs across different countries, identify trends, and gain insights into the global food market. Researchers can use it for comparative studies, and policymakers can use it to inform decisions related to food affordability and accessibility.

Feel free to perform your analyses, build predictive models, or generate visualizations to extract meaningful insights from this dataset. We encourage you to share your findings with the Kaggle community and contribute to a better understanding of global food pricing dynamics.

This statistic shows the average agricultural price of eggs per 100 Kilogram in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2013 to 2017. In 2017, the price for a 100 kilogram of eggs was ****** euros British Pounds.

Chile: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 132.26 index points, a decline from 137.71 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Chile from 2017 to 2021 is 134.99 index points. The minimum value, 132.26 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 137.71 index points was recorded in 2017.

Uruguay Retail Price: Eggs 1/2 dozen: Prodhin: Disco data was reported at 59.000 UYU in Aug 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 59.000 UYU for Jul 2020. Uruguay Retail Price: Eggs 1/2 dozen: Prodhin: Disco data is updated monthly, averaging 49.000 UYU from Jan 2017 to Aug 2020, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.000 UYU in Aug 2020 and a record low of 44.000 UYU in Aug 2017. Uruguay Retail Price: Eggs 1/2 dozen: Prodhin: Disco data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economic and Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.P001. Consumer Retail Prices: Retail Stores.

Pakistan Average Retail Price: Farm Eggs Hens data was reported at 103.170 PKR/Dozen in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 101.860 PKR/Dozen for 2017. Pakistan Average Retail Price: Farm Eggs Hens data is updated yearly, averaging 32.880 PKR/Dozen from Jun 1991 (Median) to 2018, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 103.170 PKR/Dozen in 2018 and a record low of 13.280 PKR/Dozen in 1991. Pakistan Average Retail Price: Farm Eggs Hens data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Bank of Pakistan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.P001: Average Retail Price.

Ireland: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 123.81 index points, an increase from 121.71 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 2017 to 2021 is 122.76 index points. The minimum value, 121.71 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 123.81 index points was recorded in 2021.

Euro Area - Harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP): Eggs was 152.47 points in September of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Euro Area - Harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP): Eggs - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Euro Area - Harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP): Eggs reached a record high of 152.47 points in September of 2025 and a record low of 98.99 points in April of 2017.

This statistic shows the average prices of chocolate Easter eggs in Italy in 2017 and 2018, ranked by type. According to data, prices tended to slightly increase, as for instance branded small size eggs went from ***** euros in 2017 to ***** euros in 2018.

Ukraine Average Consumer Price: Eggs data was reported at 60.740 10 Unit in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.140 10 Unit for Feb 2025. Ukraine Average Consumer Price: Eggs data is updated monthly, averaging 26.290 10 Unit from Jan 2017 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.050 10 Unit in Nov 2024 and a record low of 12.060 10 Unit in May 2017. Ukraine Average Consumer Price: Eggs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Statistics Service of Ukraine. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ukraine – Table P001: Average Consumer Prices.

Sri Lanka Retail Price: Central: Eggs data was reported at 13.960 Unit in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.450 Unit for Jun 2017. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Central: Eggs data is updated semiannually, averaging 11.785 Unit from Jun 2003 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.880 Unit in Jun 2016 and a record low of 4.980 Unit in Jun 2004. Sri Lanka Retail Price: Central: Eggs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.P005: Retail Price: By Commodity: Region.

European Union - Harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP): Eggs was 164.64 points in September of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for European Union - Harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP): Eggs - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, European Union - Harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP): Eggs reached a record high of 164.64 points in September of 2025 and a record low of 98.94 points in June of 2017.

The Russian non-chicken table egg market rose modestly to $25M in 2024, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced shrinkage. Non-chicken table egg consumption peaked at $44M in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Brazil: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 90.39 index points, a decline from 121.49 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 2017 to 2021 is 105.94 index points. The minimum value, 90.39 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 121.49 index points was recorded in 2017.

Uruguay Retail Price: Eggs 1/2 dozen: Super: Ta-Ta data was reported at 65.000 UYU in Aug 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 57.000 UYU for Jul 2020. Uruguay Retail Price: Eggs 1/2 dozen: Super: Ta-Ta data is updated monthly, averaging 52.000 UYU from Jan 2017 (Median) to Aug 2020, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.000 UYU in Aug 2020 and a record low of 39.000 UYU in Jun 2017. Uruguay Retail Price: Eggs 1/2 dozen: Super: Ta-Ta data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economic and Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.P001. Consumer Retail Prices: Retail Stores.

Hong Kong Retail Price: Fresh Hen Eggs data was reported at 1.800 HKD/Unit in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.800 HKD/Unit for Sep 2018. Hong Kong Retail Price: Fresh Hen Eggs data is updated monthly, averaging 0.770 HKD/Unit from Feb 1981 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 453 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.900 HKD/Unit in Dec 2017 and a record low of 0.420 HKD/Unit in May 1981. Hong Kong Retail Price: Fresh Hen Eggs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.P002: Average Retail Price: Selected Food Items.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 120.42 index points. The highest value was in Aruba: 240.01 index points and the lowest value was in Belarus: 62.14 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average retail price for one dozen, or 12, eggs in Canada was 4.66 Canadian dollars in October 2024. The Canadian egg market Canada produces an increasing number of eggs each year. In 2019, around 586 metric tons were produced nationwide, an increase of over 20 percent in volume since 2010. This production is, however, not distributed evenly across the country. Ontario is home to the most egg producers by a large margin, Alberta and Quebec come in distant second and third places. As a result, out of all the provinces, Ontario produced the largest volume of eggs in 2019 at around 303 million dozen. Canada is also active in the international egg trade. In 2019, they exported around 429 million U.S. dollars’ worth of the product and imported approximately 672 million U.S. dollars’ worth.

The global non-chicken table egg market stood at $13.7B in 2024, picking up by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 7.3%. Global consumption peaked at $14.6B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.