Egg Market Finds Its Footing
Easter is now behind us, and one headline that faded in California this year was the intense focus on soaring egg prices we saw in 2025.
According to a recent Market Intel report from the American Farm Bureau Federation, egg prices have taken a sharp turn. After last year’s spike tied to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, prices have dropped as production recovers. The national average for a dozen eggs was about $2.50 in February, down 57 percent from nearly $5.90 a year ago.
That’s notable in California, where prices are often a bit higher due to production standards. Even so, rebuilding flocks and stronger biosecurity are helping stabilize supply. While avian flu cases surged early this year, total losses remain below 2025 levels and detections have begun to slow.
Prices may still run above the national average, but the market is moving toward more stable conditions as the egg sector continues to recover.
