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Hen Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
In the United States, the highest-cost reporting region, Hen prices rose close to 2.6% in Q3 2026, moving from about USD 950/MT in Q2 to near USD 975/MT in Q3, and it was firm egg prices that slow flock turnover, higher feed costs, and steady orders from processors that most plausibly shaped the move. Across the tracked regions, the global average rose from just under USD 818/MT in Q2 to just above USD 836/MT in Q3, a gain of roughly 2.2%. For Q4 2026, a global average of close to USD 786 to 895/MT is expected, with egg prices, feed costs, and flock turnover guiding the range.
Hen here refers to the adult laying hen, sold alive at the end of lay as a spent hen for slaughter, and priced on a live weight basis per tonne. Spent hens go to processors for soup, stock, pet food, and mechanically recovered meat, and in some markets to direct sale for cooking, with processing for soup and pet food taking the largest share of demand. Egg prices and flock turnover, feed costs, avian influenza outbreaks, processor demand, and live haulage costs all feed into the price.
Hen Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for hens through the end of 2026 leans stable to firm. Egg prices have been firm, which encourages producers to keep hens in lay for longer, and fewer spent hens come to market. Processor demand has held steady, which supports prices.
The main upside risk is an outbreak of avian influenza that removes flocks and tightens supply, or higher feed costs, either of which would lift prices above the forecast range. The main downside risk is a fall in egg prices that speeds up flock turnover and floods the market with spent hens, which would pull prices below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 786 - 895 | Egg prices guide the range |
| United States | 917 - 1,040 | Low feed costs keep Brazil lowest |
| Brazil | 710 - 808 | Growing local demand holds a lower middle |
| Germany | 865 - 984 | Welfare and feed costs hold a firm middle |
| India | 653 - 744 | Large flocks hold a firm level |
For the Quarter Ending September 2026
Hen Prices Q3 2026:
- United States: USD 975/MT
- Brazil: USD 755/MT
- Germany: USD 920/MT
- India: USD 695/MT
Hen Prices in United States
The United States Hen prices averaged close to USD 975/MT in Q3 2026, up near 2.6% from about USD 950/MT in Q2 2026. It was firm egg prices that delay flock turnover that did most of the lifting, with higher feed costs adding support.
Why did the price of Hen change in Q3 2026 in United States?
The quarter turned on Tight availability of spent hens, with higher live haulage costs arriving at almost the same moment. Large layer flocks supply spent hens to processors, and prices follow egg prices and slaughter demand. Together they carried the United States average to close to USD 975/MT.
Hen Prices in Brazil
The Brazil market for Hen closed Q3 2026 on an average of just under USD 755/MT, a gain of roughly 2.0% on just above USD 740/MT in Q2 2026. What carried the move was higher feed costs, while steady orders from soup processors kept buying interest alive.
Why did the price of Hen change in Q3 2026 in Brazil?
Buyers in Brazil responded to Higher live haulage costs, which might have been the reason that firm demand from pet food makers found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to just under USD 755/MT.
Hen Prices in Germany
Hen in Germany averaged close to USD 920/MT through Q3 2026, rising near 2.2% from about USD 900/MT the quarter before. It appears that steady orders from soup processors set the tone, and tight availability of spent hens helped the gains hold.
Why did the price of Hen change in Q3 2026 in Germany?
Firm demand from pet food makers lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was firm egg prices that delay flock turnover. When the two forces came together, they pushed the Germany price to close to USD 920/MT.
Hen Prices in India
In India, the Hen price moved to just under USD 695/MT in Q3 2026, a rise of roughly 2.2% from just above USD 680/MT in Q2 2026. The quarter was shaped largely by tight availability of spent hens, and higher live haulage costs met little resistance.
Why did the price of Hen change in Q3 2026 in India?
The quarter turned on Firm egg prices that delay flock turnover, with higher feed costs arriving at almost the same moment. A fast growing layer sector and local demand for poultry meat keep prices stable. Together they carried the India average to just under USD 695/MT.
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Hen Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 950/MT
- Brazil: USD 740/MT
- Germany: USD 900/MT
- India: USD 680/MT
Hen Prices in United States
Hen in the United States averaged close to USD 950/MT through Q2 2026, rising near 3.3% from about USD 920/MT the quarter before. It appears that steady orders from soup processors set the tone, and tight availability of spent hens helped the gains hold.
Why did the price of Hen change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Buyers in the United States responded to Firm demand from pet food makers, which might have been the reason that firm egg prices that delay flock turnover found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to close to USD 950/MT.
Hen Prices in Brazil
In Brazil, the Hen price moved to just under USD 740/MT in Q2 2026, a rise of roughly 2.8% from just above USD 720/MT in Q1 2026. The quarter was shaped largely by tight availability of spent hens, and higher live haulage costs met little resistance.
Why did the price of Hen change in Q2 2026 in Brazil?
Firm egg prices that delay flock turnover lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was higher feed costs. When the two forces came together, they pushed the Brazil price to just under USD 740/MT.
Hen Prices in Germany
Germany Hen prices averaged close to USD 900/MT in Q2 2026, up near 2.3% from about USD 880/MT in Q1 2026. It was higher live haulage costs that did most of the lifting, with firm demand from pet food makers adding support.
Why did the price of Hen change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
The quarter turned on Higher feed costs, with steady orders from soup processors arriving at almost the same moment. Higher welfare and feed costs lift European prices, and flock numbers follow egg market conditions. Together they carried the Germany average to close to USD 900/MT.
Hen Prices in India
The India market for Hen closed Q2 2026 on an average of just under USD 680/MT, a gain of roughly 3.0% on just above USD 660/MT in Q1 2026. What carried the move was firm demand from pet food makers, while firm egg prices that delay flock turnover kept buying interest alive.
Why did the price of Hen change in Q2 2026 in India?
Buyers in India responded to Steady orders from soup processors, which might have been the reason that tight availability of spent hens found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to just under USD 680/MT.
Quarterly Hen Price Trends
The picture that emerges is that the global Hen average opened the window at about USD 763/MT in Q2 2025, moved to near USD 750/MT in Q3 and just under USD 765/MT in Q4, then firmed to just above USD 795/MT in Q1 2026, firmed to roughly USD 818/MT in Q2 and firmed to close to USD 836/MT in Q3 2026, a net gain of about 9.6% over the window. Egg prices, flock turnover, and processor demand drove the overall price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q3 2026 | 836 | +2.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2026 | 818 | +2.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 795 | +3.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 765 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 750 | -1.7% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Hen Price in 2025?
Hen prices dipped through mid 2025 and then rose in 2026 as egg prices firmed and flock turnover slowed. The global average eased from near USD 775/MT in Q1 2025 to just under USD 765/MT by Q4, a full-year decline of just above 1.3%.
Hen Prices in United States in 2025
Through 2025 the United States average slid from near USD 900/MT in Q1 to just under USD 880/MT in Q4, a drop of just above 2.2%. What shaped the year was firm egg prices that delay flock turnover and steady demand from soup and pet food processors.
Hen Prices in Brazil in 2025
Brazil prices eased from roughly USD 700/MT in Q1 2025 to close to USD 690/MT by Q4, a decline of about 1.4%. It was firm feed costs and steady demand from processors that shaped the year.
Hen Prices in Germany in 2025
Through 2025 the Germany average climbed from near USD 850/MT in Q1 to just under USD 850/MT in Q4, a rise of just above 0.0%. What shaped the year was firm egg prices and steady demand from processors.
Hen Prices in India in 2025
Through 2025 the India average slid from near USD 650/MT in Q1 to just under USD 640/MT in Q4, a drop of just above 1.5%. What shaped the year was firm feed costs and growing demand from local processors.
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Processing for soup, stock, and pet food takes the largest share. Spent hens also supply mechanically recovered meat and some direct sales for cooking.
The Q3 2026 average was roughly USD 975/MT in the United States, close to USD 755/MT in Brazil, about USD 920/MT in Germany, and near USD 695/MT in India. The United States carried the highest cost, on welfare, feed, and labour costs.
The global average rose from just under USD 818/MT in Q2 to just above USD 836/MT in Q3 2026, a gain of roughly 2.2%. Firm egg prices that slowed flock turnover and steady processor orders drove the quarterly gain.
Egg prices stayed firm, so producers kept hens in lay longer and fewer spent hens came to market. Processors kept buying, and prices rose in small steps.
The global average is expected between close to USD 786 and USD 895/MT for Q4 2026. Egg prices, feed costs, and flock turnover are expected to guide the range, with a stable to firm bias.
The United States and Germany hold the premium on feed, welfare, and flock scale, India holds a lower middle level, and Brazil prices lowest on low feed and labour costs.
The report follows a monthly update cycle, and the Expert Market Research team can supply more frequent pricing on request.
Prices respond mainly to egg prices and flock turnover, feed costs, avian influenza outbreaks, processor demand, and live haulage costs.
China, the United States, India, Brazil, and the European Union lead layer flocks and spent hen supply.
Buyers can use quarterly trends to time processing contracts, follow egg prices and feed costs as the lead signals, and plan for disease related supply gaps.
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