Eggs Price Trend Analysis 2026: Supply Demand Analysis, Market Insights, Price Drivers, Latest News & Historical Prices

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Eggs Price Trend Q1 2026

Product Region Incoterm Basis Price Last Updated Month
Eggs China FOB USD 5/MT April 2026
Eggs India FOB USD 1/MT April 2026
Eggs USA FOB USD 1/MT April 2026
Eggs Brazil FOB USD 1/MT April 2026
Eggs Canada FOB USD 1/MT April 2026
Eggs China FOB USD 5/MT March 2026
Eggs India FOB USD 0.94/MT March 2026
Eggs USA FOB USD 1.45/MT March 2026
Eggs Brazil FOB USD 1.34/MT March 2026
Eggs Canada FOB USD 1.45/MT March 2026

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  • Global egg prices softened due to supply build-up as export disruptions, especially to West Asia, increased domestic availability.
  • Feedstock and supply conditions remained stable, while logistical disruptions rather than production costs drove price movements.
  • Downstream demand weakened seasonally, with summer consumption slowdown amplifying the impact of excess supply.

According to market observations, egg prices declined by nearly 1% between January and February 2026 across major markets, with India averaging USD 1,165.79/MT (CIF) in February. During the period, prices fell in the region due to a temporary glut caused by disrupted exports to West Asia amid the ongoing Iran–Israel–United States conflict. Trade interruptions through key port cities and the Strait of Hormuz halted exports and redirected export-bound volumes to domestic markets, increasing inventories in major production regions. India, the world’s second-largest egg producer with an estimated output of 149.11 billion eggs in 2024–25, recorded elevated inventories during Q1’26. Hot weather reduced bird productivity and body mass, although supply conditions remained the dominant pricing factor. Demand also weakened seasonally as summer lowered consumption, while Nepal observed similar trends amid higher egg imports from India.

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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, egg prices are expected to remain under pressure with a slight recovery possible if export channels resume and supply chains normalize.

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Through the second half of 2025, the U.S. egg market moved from extreme volatility to a rapid correction. After prices spiked in early spring because of severe bird flu losses and tight supplies, the situation changed sharply by late summer and early autumn. Flocks were rebuilt faster than expected, farms restored lost capacity, and supply chains faced fewer disruptions. By October, wholesale values had collapsed at a record pace, falling far more quickly than retail shelf prices. This steep correction happened because inventories reached their highest levels of the year while demand cooled as shoppers shifted to cheaper proteins. Retail prices dropped more slowly, since stores adjusted their labels only after seeing several weeks of stable wholesale conditions.

Across the rest of the world, the picture in H2’25 was mixed but followed broadly similar patterns. Many major producers in Asia, Latin America, and Africa continued expanding their flocks, supported by rising incomes and strong long-term demand for affordable protein. These markets did not experience the same dramatic price crash seen in the U.S., but they did see moderate easing as feed costs fell and international trade flows stabilized. Some countries still faced local supply risks from recurring bird flu cases, yet the overall global market trended toward steadier output and less severe shortages than in previous years. Emerging economies in particular kept driving consumption growth, helping balance temporary imbalances elsewhere.

About Eggs

Eggs are laid by female animals of several distinct species, like birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, or fish. Eggs are being consumed by humans for thousands of years. They consist of a protective eggshell, albumen, that is known as the egg whites and vitellus, that is egg yolks, contained within various thin membranes.

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Industrial Uses

Dairy products, Confectionery, Baked goods, Drinks such as eggnog, Mayonnaise, sauces and dressings, Thickening, and binding and gelling agent, Emulsification

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Vital Farms, Cal-Maine Foods Inc, Rose Acre Farms, Rembrandt Enterprises, Michael Foods, Inc, Maple Meadow Farm, Inc

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Asia Pacific

China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand

Europe

Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece

North America

United States and Canada

Latin America

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa

South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco

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Eggs Production Processes

  • Egg Production through Laying, Collecting and Washing

The process involves the laying of eggs by well-fed hens in poultry enterprises. These eggs are then collected and washed to remove protective coating of eggs (bloom).  After these steps, candling, grading, and sorting and packing of these eggs take place to further sell them in the markets for consumption.

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During Q1 2026, egg prices showed mixed movement across the tracked European markets as supply recovery progressed at different speeds. In Belgium, prices increased slightly by 0.07% from January to March. Spain recorded a stronger 11.92% increase, while Sweden witnessed a 2.52% decrease. In Ireland, prices rose by 1.72%. Markets facing tighter flock availability and slower recovery from avian influenza-related disruptions experienced firmer pricing, while regions with improving production and better supply conditions saw more stable or weaker trends. Feed costs, flock rebuilding activity, retail demand, and disease-related uncertainty remained key factors influencing market direction during the quarter.
From Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, egg prices moved differently across the tracked countries. In Belgium, average prices declined from USD 3,572.15/MT to USD 3,219.64/MT, showing a 9.87% decrease. Spain fell from USD 3,526.24/MT to USD 3,434.63/MT, a 2.60% decrease. Sweden rose from USD 3,258.13/MT to USD 3,353.11/MT, a 2.92% increase. Ireland increased from USD 2,869.07/MT to USD 2,928.74/MT, showing a 2.08% rise.
The egg market is expected to gradually recover during 2026 as laying hen inventories continue rebuilding following avian influenza-related disruptions. According to USDA projections, U.S. table egg production is forecast at approximately 1,940 million dozen in Q2 2026, increasing to 1,975 million dozen in Q3 and 2,000 million dozen in Q4. The improving production outlook suggests better supply availability later in the year, although disease outbreaks, feed costs, and trade developments may continue to create regional price volatility.
Avian influenza remained the main driver of egg prices because it reduced laying flock availability and kept supply risk high during Q1’26. When farms lose birds, replacement takes time, so supply recovery is slow. Feed costs were another important factor. Corn, soybean meal, energy, labor, and biosecurity expenses affected producer margins and influenced the prices offered to retailers and foodservice buyers.
Major egg-producing countries include China, the United States, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Russia, Turkey, and Thailand. China remains the largest producer because of its huge poultry base and domestic consumption. The United States is a major commercial egg producer with large integrated farms. India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Mexico are also important due to rising protein consumption and expanding poultry sectors.
Cal-Maine Foods expanded its egg business through the acquisition of Creighton Brothers and Crystal Lake. The deal added shell egg, egg products, and prepared foods operations, including about 3.2 million laying hens, 500,000 cage-free hens, 865,000 pullets, a feed mill, farmland, and egg processing facilities. The expansion strengthened the company’s production scale and value-added egg capacity.
Feed costs are one of the most important drivers of egg production economics. Maize provides energy while soybean meal supplies protein in layer diets, and together these ingredients typically account for approximately 65–70% of total feed costs. During early 2026, maize and soybean meal markets remained influenced by biofuel demand, weather-related supply risks, and global agricultural commodity volatility. Elevated feed costs increased production expenses and limited producers' ability to reduce egg prices despite improving supply conditions.
Seasonal demand supported egg buying during Q1 2026 as retailers and foodservice buyers prepared for spring consumption and early Easter-related orders. Consumers continued to treat eggs as a staple protein, keeping baseline demand steady. This demand arrived while supply was still recovering from flock losses, which helped sustain market firmness during the quarter.
Trade policies and import restrictions can significantly influence egg supply, trade flows, and regional pricing. Measures related to animal health, food safety, and disease control often determine which countries can export eggs and poultry products to specific markets. During periods of avian influenza outbreaks, import bans and trade restrictions can tighten supply and redirect global trade flows, while the removal of such restrictions can improve market access and increase product availability. For example, Hong Kong lifted import suspensions on poultry and poultry products, including eggs, from selected U.S. counties in March 2026 after disease-related restrictions were updated, helping reopen trade channels for approved suppliers.
Procurement Resource employs a structured methodology combining primary research, secondary market data, analytical models, and validation processes to assess eggs prices and trends. Price evaluations incorporate supply-demand dynamics, feedstock movements, trade flows, and value chain analysis, supported by continuous market monitoring to ensure accurate and reliable insights.

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