Here's how egg prices have increased over the decades
1950s: Eggs were relatively inexpensive, averaging around $0.30 per dozen. During this time, the U.S. had a stable supply of eggs, and inflation hadn’t yet heavily impacted food prices.
1970s: Prices began to rise, reaching about $0.70 per dozen by the end of the decade. This was largely due to rising inflation and increased feed costs.
1980s: Eggs saw another price jump, with the cost hitting about $1.00 per dozen. During this decade, the U.S. also faced challenges like grain shortages, which affected egg production.
1990s: Egg prices fluctuated between $0.80 and $1.30 per dozen. The market began to stabilize somewhat, but price shifts still occurred due to factors like feed prices and oil costs.
2000s: By the early 2000s, the price of eggs was around $1.50 per dozen, with periodic spikes caused by issues like avian flu outbreaks.
2010s: The price of eggs rose to about $2.00-$3.00 per dozen, particularly during avian flu outbreaks that devastated poultry farms.
2020s: Egg prices skyrocketed in recent years, reaching $5.00 to $7.00 per dozen in early 2025, mainly due to supply chain disruptions, the ongoing impacts of avian flu, and inflation.