After several months of increase influenced mainly by the outbreak of avian flu that affected hundreds of farms in the country, eggs are finally decreasing in price, and although this is a relief for consumers, it is not entirely for producers.

Just last year, in certain states of the country, a dozen could cost up to $8, which represented a hard blow to family budgets and even fast food establishments and restaurants, who had to increase the prices of some dishes on their menu.

Given the critical situation, the US Secretary of Agriculture had reported last year that part of the solution to the problem of shortage was the temporary importation of the item, until the outbreak was controlled and the sector resumed its production normally.

However, according to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for March of this year there was a 44.7% drop in egg prices, in the midst of a production recovery season that has generated concern among producers, as they claim that there is now a growing excess supply, forcing them to greatly reduce prices per dozen.

Farmers are not as happy as expected with falling prices, not while production costs remain high. Since 2022, input prices have skyrocketed and now, with higher fuel prices, producers fear losses.

For her part, Emily Metz, executive director of the American Egg Board, said that, although the supply improved for consumers, high production costs did not disappear, generating a great burden on farmers.