Egg prices fall due to oversupply after bird flu shortages
CNBC • • business
Key Points:
- Egg prices have dropped significantly, falling 44.7% year-over-year in March 2026, due to an oversupply following recovery from last year's avian flu-driven shortage.
- Despite lower consumer prices, egg producers face rising input costs such as feed and fuel, squeezing profit margins amid the oversupply.
- Strong consumer demand for protein-rich foods like eggs remains, but it has not been sufficient to offset the increased supply and cost pressures.
- Industry leaders attribute the current price decline to supply recovery and improved productivity rather than weakened demand.
- Former President Donald Trump has claimed credit for the lower egg prices as part of his campaign messaging ahead of the midterm elections.