Caged Eggs Price Trend and Forecast 2026-2027

The United States paid the most for caged eggs in Q3 2026: USD 3.10/dozen, up 3.7% from USD 2.99/dozen in Q2. Flock losses from disease, higher costs for cage-free transition and strong demand from retailers keep American prices above the other three markets. Worldwide, the average rose 2.9% to USD 2.10/dozen from USD 2.04/dozen, mostly because flock losses and strong demand lifted prices in the United States, while summer heat and higher feed costs raised prices in Spain. What about Q4 2026? We expect a global average somewhere in the USD 2.07-2.24/dozen range, with flock health, feed costs and demand from retailers and the baking industry doing most of the work.

Caged eggs are table eggs laid by hens kept in conventional or enriched cages, and they are sold as shell eggs to retailers, bakeries, food service and egg product makers. They remain the lowest cost source of eggs in many markets, although several retailers and governments are moving to cage-free systems. Prices reflect feed costs, flock size and health, laying rates, egg size and demand from retailers and food processors.

Caged production is concentrated in large integrated farms in the United States, Spain, Brazil, Mexico and other regions, and eggs are sold through packers, retailers and breakers. Shell eggs are graded by size and quality, and part of the output is processed into liquid, frozen or dried egg products. Prices are quoted per dozen at wholesale, and they differ by egg size, color and grade.

Caged Eggs Price Forecast for 2026

Prices should rise slightly through the rest of 2026. Flocks are below normal in some regions, demand from the baking industry increases before the year-end holidays, and feed costs remain firm. Gradual restocking of flocks limits the size of the rise. The Q3 2026 global average of USD 2.10/dozen is 7.7% above the USD 1.95/dozen of Q3 2025.

Risks to the Q4 outlook lean to the upside. What could push prices higher? Further flock losses, higher feed costs or stronger holiday demand would lift prices. What could pull them lower? Faster restocking of flocks, lower feed costs or weaker demand from retailers would lower prices.

For the Quarter Ending September 2026

Caged Eggs Prices Q3 2026:

• United States: USD 3.10/dozen
• Spain: USD 2.15/dozen
• Brazil: USD 1.45/dozen
• Mexico: USD 1.70/dozen

Caged Eggs Prices in United States

In Q3 2026, the average price in the United States rose 3.7% to USD 3.10/dozen, compared with USD 2.99/dozen in Q2. American prices rose as flock losses from disease reduced the supply of table eggs. The current level is 10.7% above the Q3 2025 average of USD 2.80/dozen. The United States finished Q3 2026 47.6% above the four-market average of USD 2.10/dozen.

Why did the price of Caged Eggs change in Q3 2026 in United States?

The United States rose. Flock losses from disease reduced the supply of table eggs, retailers rebuilt stocks ahead of the autumn baking season, and packers raised prices for large grades. Year to date, the United States is 8.4% higher than the Q4 2025 level of USD 2.86/dozen, while the global average is 6.1% higher.

Caged Eggs Prices in Spain

Spain's average moved up 2.4% in Q3 2026, to USD 2.15/dozen from USD 2.10/dozen in Q2. Spanish prices rose as summer heat reduced laying rates. A year earlier, in Q3 2025, the average stood at USD 2.00/dozen, which makes the current price 7.5% higher. The four markets averaged USD 2.10/dozen in the quarter, so the price in Spain was 2.4% higher.

Why did the price of Caged Eggs change in Q3 2026 in Spain?

Spain rose. Summer heat reduced laying rates, demand from retailers and egg product makers improved, and packers raised prices for medium and large grades. Over the first nine months of 2026 the price in Spain has risen by 5.9%, which compares with a 6.1% gain in the global average. For comparison, the global average moved 2.9% higher over the same quarter.

Caged Eggs Prices in Brazil

Prices in Brazil firmed 2.1% in Q3 2026 to USD 1.45/dozen, compared with USD 1.42/dozen in Q2. Brazilian prices rose as exports to Latin America and Africa increased. Taking Q3 2025 as the base, at USD 1.37/dozen, the latest quarter is 5.8% higher. In comparison with the average of USD 2.10/dozen across the four markets, the price in Brazil was 31.0% lower.

Why did the price of Caged Eggs change in Q3 2026 in Brazil?

Brazil rose. Exports to Latin America and Africa increased, feed costs rose, and producers raised prices for white eggs. Since the end of 2025, the price in Brazil has risen 4.3%, from USD 1.39/dozen to USD 1.45/dozen, while the global average has risen 6.1%. The global average shifted 2.9% higher in the same quarter.

Caged Eggs Prices in Mexico

Mexico recorded a 1.8% gain in Q3 2026, with the average reaching USD 1.70/dozen against USD 1.67/dozen in Q2. Mexican prices rose as feed costs increased. Against the USD 1.62/dozen recorded in Q3 2025, the current average represents a 4.9% increase. Mexico ended the quarter 19.0% below the group average of USD 2.10/dozen.

Why did the price of Caged Eggs change in Q3 2026 in Mexico?

Mexico rose. Feed costs increased, demand from retailers and the baking industry improved, and producers raised prices for white eggs. The cumulative 2026 change for Mexico is a 3.7% increase, from USD 1.64/dozen to USD 1.70/dozen, while the global average shows a 6.1% gain over the same period. Across the four markets the average was 2.9% higher on the quarter.

For the Quarter Ending June 2026

Caged Eggs Prices Q2 2026:

• United States: USD 2.99/dozen
• Spain: USD 2.10/dozen
• Brazil: USD 1.42/dozen
• Mexico: USD 1.67/dozen

Caged Eggs Prices in United States

The United States recorded a 2.4% gain in Q2 2026, with the average reaching USD 2.99/dozen against USD 2.92/dozen in Q1. American prices rose as the demand from retailers and food service improved. In Q2 2025 the average was USD 2.69/dozen, so the market is 11.2% higher on a yearly basis. Relative to the four-market average of USD 2.04/dozen, the United States traded 46.6% above in Q2 2026.

Why did the price of Caged Eggs change in Q2 2026 in United States?

The United States rose. Demand from retailers and food service improved, flock numbers stayed below the level of last year, and packers raised prices. This followed a 2.1% gain in Q1 and left the United States 11.2% above its Q2 2025 average of USD 2.69/dozen. The move then extended in Q3, taking the price to USD 3.10/dozen.

Caged Eggs Prices in Spain

The Q2 2026 average for Spain stood at USD 2.10/dozen, an increase of 1.9% on the USD 2.06/dozen recorded in Q1. Spanish prices rose as the demand from retailers improved. This represents a 7.1% increase on the USD 1.96/dozen recorded in Q2 2025. This places Spain 2.9% above the four-market average of USD 2.04/dozen for Q2 2026.

Why did the price of Caged Eggs change in Q2 2026 in Spain?

Spain rose. Demand from retailers improved, feed costs increased, and packers raised prices. After a 1.5% gain in Q1, the quarter closed 7.1% above the USD 1.96/dozen recorded in Q2 2025. The same direction continued in Q3, with the price reaching USD 2.15/dozen. On the global measure the average was 1.5% higher over the quarter.

Caged Eggs Prices in Brazil

Brazil registered a 1.4% increase in Q2 2026, taking the average to USD 1.42/dozen from USD 1.40/dozen in Q1. Brazilian prices rose as domestic demand improved. The year-on-year change is a 6.0% increase, from USD 1.34/dozen in Q2 2025. Against the four-market average of USD 2.04/dozen, Brazil stood 30.4% below in the quarter.

Why did the price of Caged Eggs change in Q2 2026 in Brazil?

Brazil rose. Domestic demand improved, feed costs increased, and producers raised prices. This came on top of a 0.7% gain in Q1, and the average ended 6.0% above its level of a year earlier, when it stood at USD 1.34/dozen. Q3 added to the change, with the price at USD 1.45/dozen. For comparison, the global average moved 1.5% higher over the same quarter.

Caged Eggs Prices in Mexico

Mexico climbed 1.2% to USD 1.67/dozen in Q2 2026, from USD 1.65/dozen in Q1. Mexican prices rose as the demand from retailers improved. The Q2 2026 average is 5.0% above the USD 1.59/dozen recorded in Q2 2025. Mexico finished Q2 2026 18.1% below the four-market average of USD 2.04/dozen.

Why did the price of Caged Eggs change in Q2 2026 in Mexico?

Mexico rose. Demand from retailers improved, feed costs increased, and producers raised prices. Q1 had brought a 0.6% gain, and by the end of Q2 the price was 5.0% above the Q2 2025 average of USD 1.59/dozen. The move then extended in Q3, taking the price to USD 1.70/dozen. The global average shifted 1.5% higher in the same quarter.

Quarterly Caged Eggs Price Trends

Caged Eggs prices rose through 2025 and the first half of 2026 and rose again in the third quarter in all four markets. The global average moved from USD 1.85/dozen in Q1 2025 to 1.90 in Q2, 1.95 in Q3 and 1.98 in Q4, then 2.01 in Q1 2026, 2.04 in Q2 and 2.10 in Q3, a net gain of roughly 13.5% across the window. Flock losses, higher feed costs and firm demand from retailers lifted prices for six quarters.

What was Caged Eggs Price in 2025?

2025 was a year of steady increases for caged eggs, with prices rising in each quarter in all four markets. Starting near USD 1.85/dozen in Q1, the global average finished the year at 1.98 in Q4, a gain of about 7.0%. Higher feed costs, flock disease and strong demand from retailers and the baking industry supported producers throughout the year.

Caged Eggs Prices in United States in 2025

In the United States, prices moved from about USD 2.60/dozen in Q1 2025 to USD 2.86/dozen by Q4, up roughly 10.0%. American prices rose steadily as feed costs and demand from retailers increased. At USD 3.10/dozen in Q3 2026, the United States stands 8.4% above its Q4 2025 close. The same regional pattern is carried into the quarterly analysis above, where the quarter-by-quarter figures can be traced.

Caged Eggs Prices in Spain in 2025

In Spain, prices moved from about USD 1.92/dozen in Q1 2025 to USD 2.03/dozen by Q4, up roughly 5.7%. Spanish prices rose steadily as feed costs and demand from retailers increased. The Q4 2025 close of USD 2.03/dozen compares with USD 2.15/dozen in Q3 2026, a 5.9% increase. The quarterly sections above show how the annual average developed over the year.

Caged Eggs Prices in Brazil in 2025

In Brazil, prices moved from about USD 1.32/dozen in Q1 2025 to USD 1.39/dozen by Q4, up roughly 5.3%. Brazilian prices rose gradually as feed costs and export demand increased. Relative to the end of 2025, the price in Brazil is 4.3% higher at USD 1.45/dozen. The quarterly breakdown above allows each stage of that path to be traced.

Caged Eggs Prices in Mexico in 2025

In Mexico, prices moved from about USD 1.56/dozen in Q1 2025 to USD 1.64/dozen by Q4, up roughly 5.1%. Mexican prices rose gradually as feed costs and demand from retailers increased. By Q3 2026 the average for Mexico had reached USD 1.70/dozen, 3.7% above the Q4 2025 close. The same regional pattern is carried into the quarterly analysis above, where the quarter-by-quarter figures can be traced.

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