US: Broiler Market Outlook Week 19, May 12, 2025

U.S. egg imports surged in March 2025. Turkey and Mexico increased their exports , while Brazil and Honduras shipped eggs to the U.S. for the first time in a decade, according to the Commerce Department. This surge in imports is a direct response to severe domestic shortages caused by a major bird flu outbreak that led to the culling of millions of hens and a sharp decline in U.S. egg production.

In particular, Brazil tripled its egg exports to the U.S. in March, sending 3,770 tons — up 340% from the previous year. Turkey also significantly increased its shipments, redirecting eggs originally destined for other markets to help fill the gap in U.S. supplies. Mexico resumed exports after a hiatus since 2023, and was joined by new suppliers such as Honduras.

These increased imports have helped to lower U.S. egg prices , which peaked at more than $8 a dozen in early March before falling to about $3 by the end of the month. While imports remain a small share of total U.S. egg supply, they have played a critical role in stabilizing the market and providing relief to consumers during this period of disruption.

Dynamics of prices and sales volumes of broilers

Average weighted price of broilers by region

Region

Average weighted price, cents/lb

Sales volume (thousand pounds)

Week 18

Week 19

Growth per week,%

Week 18

Week 19

Growth per week,%

Oriental

132.08

132.25

0.1%

5 110

4 999

-2.2%

Central

127.72

127.75

0.0%

2 897

2 907

0.3%

West

148.07

148.54

0.3%

2 945

2 920

-0.8%

Dynamics of prices for chicken cuttings

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