Egg-cellence news if you’re planning on dying Easter eggs this year. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson said the prices have dropped significantly. Last year the southern average for a dozen eggs was $4.17, but this year it’s $2.71.
“Although they’re starting to trend just a little bit higher, obviously because of demand, so you can expect to spend between about $2.89 and about $3.40 for a dozen eggs right now,” said Davidson.
But it’s not necessarily over-easy when you compare 2024 prices to the average two years ago of $1.50 to $2.00 a dozen. Davidson said the effects of the deadly avian influenza outbreak last year linger.
“In terms of the supply side, because everything is supply-demand plus inflation, when you put all those together that’s why we’re still seeing the prices not as low as they were just two years ago,” said Davidson.
While you may be paying between $2.89 to $3.40 for a dozen eggs this Easter, Davidson said to keep in mind the farmer’s profit is miniscule.
“You can pretty much say that about $.08 for every dollar that you spend actually makes it back to the farmer. Everything else is covering transportation, marketing, and packaging,” said Davidson.
The average price for a dozen eggs in Louisiana reached its peak of almost $5.00 in January 2023.
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