Why Eggs Are Cheaper in Mexico and Canada

Highly pathogenic bird flu is present in Canada, and continues to crop up in Mexico, but both countries have different approaches.

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While all three of the largest countries in North America are dealing with outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, egg prices are consistently lower in Canada and Mexico than they are in the United States. Consumers may wonder why.

In Canada, the average price for a dozen eggs was about $3.30 in January, according to Canada’s national statistics agency.