Why Are Eggs So Expensive?

A sign for egg purchase limits sits on display at an H Mart in Irvine, Calif., on Jan. 11, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

That omelet has become expensive. Buying anything with eggs in it is a considerable monetary investment. So egg prices have been increasing, but chicken prices have remained the same or, in some areas, are decreasing.

Eggs, which have always been a low-cost way to eat protein, are expensive. But why are they so pricey, and why is chicken holding its own? The economy is one reason, but it’s not the only thing.

Eggs Surge in One Year

Many Americans eat eggs as a primary protein substitute. And those that don’t, still like a few eggs with their bacon. But eggs are beyond what’s on the breakfast table. They’re in many foods we eat. From baked goods to salad dressings, eggs are everywhere.