08.02.2025 11:32
The bird flu outbreak in the United States has led to the culling of millions of chickens and a decline in egg production. In New York, the purchase of eggs has been limited to three cartons, while prices have soared to $10. Many stores have empty shelves where chicken products are usually found.
Due to the avian influenza outbreak in the USA, problems have arisen in the egg supply chain. While millions of chickens were culled due to the outbreak, egg production also decreased.
PRICES SOARED
Grocery stores in New York and surrounding areas have restricted customers' egg purchases. In some sales points, the price of a dozen eggs reached $10. In New York, to prevent avian influenza, live poultry markets in some districts were temporarily closed, and some grocery stores posted warning notes stating that a customer could buy a maximum of 3 cartons of eggs in the egg aisles.
SHELVES EMPTIED IN STORES
It was observed that most of the shelves containing chicken products were empty, while warning notes posted by some store managements stated that they were having difficulty finding "eggs that meet health standards" due to avian influenza. In statements made by some egg producers and livestock producer associations in the USA, it was reported that millions of chickens were culled every month due to the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which seriously affected production in poultry farms across the country.
MENU PRICES ALSO AFFECTED
Additionally, news reports in the American media indicated that with the resurgence of avian influenza, 110 million egg-laying hens have been culled in the USA since 2022, and some chain restaurants and fast-food companies selling egg-based breakfasts and sandwiches have increased their menu prices.
160% INCREASE IN 5 YEARS
In a report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in December 2024, it was emphasized that there is a widespread avian influenza outbreak in the country, and it was stated that the decrease in egg stocks in the country is also due to this outbreak. On the other hand, data from the U.S. Department of Labor showed that there has been an approximately 160% increase in egg prices in the country over the past 5 years.