Why Are Eggs So Expensive? Unveiling 5 Factors Behind the Price Surge

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Eggs have become a costly product, prompting questions about the reasons behind their high prices.

Reasons for Current High Egg Prices

Avian Flu

US egg prices surged due to the deadliest bird flu outbreak in history in 2022, which greatly reduced egg-laying hen numbers, causing supply shortages and price hikes.

Inflation

Inflation has driven up egg production costs due to soaring prices of chicken feed like corn and soy, impacted by global disruptions in supply chains.

Middlemen/Corporate Distribution Costs

Middlemen and corporate distributors raise egg prices due to inflation-driven increases in transportation, warehousing, and logistics costs.

War in Ukraine

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine disrupted global grain supplies, raising feed costs for poultry farmers, thus increasing expenses for egg production.

Strong Consumer Demand

Egg prices surge around Easter due to a shortage of egg-laying hens caused by the Avian flu, making it difficult for farmers to meet the rising demand.

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