Egg Prices Today: Wholesale Price per Dozen (USDA)
Today’s egg prices from the USDA’s Daily National Shell Egg Index: the weighted average wholesale price per dozen for white eggs by size, for caged and cage-free production, with the change since the last report and the price a year ago.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
National shell egg prices (wholesale, per dozen)
| Type · color · size | Range | Wtd avg | Daily change | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caged · White · Jumbo | 37.00 – 37.00¢ | 37.00¢ | +0.00¢ | 105.00¢ |
| Caged · White · Extra Large | 30.00 – 57.00¢ | 43.68¢ | +3.11¢ | 112.61¢ |
| Caged · White · Large | 25.00 – 56.00¢ | 44.98¢ | +3.58¢ | 120.73¢ |
| Caged · White · Medium | 10.00 – 40.00¢ | 22.19¢ | -1.53¢ | 109.25¢ |
| Cage-Free · White · Extra Large | 45.00 – 50.00¢ | 47.50¢ | +3.17¢ | 130.00¢ |
These are wholesale prices paid to egg producers (FOB, loose, per dozen), not supermarket shelf prices, which include grading, packing, transport and retail margins.
Source: USDA AMS Market News, Daily National Shell Egg Index Report, report for September 29, 2026. Prices are end-of-day USDA figures, not live quotes, and can differ from what your local buyer pays. Updated every weekday evening. Not financial advice.
Wholesale vs Grocery Store Egg Prices
These are prices paid for loose eggs at the farm or packing plant (FOB). The price you see at the supermarket adds grading, cartons, transport, and wholesale and retail margins, so shelf prices are higher and change more slowly. Big moves in wholesale prices usually show up in stores a few weeks later.
What Moves Egg Prices
- Bird flu (HPAI): outbreaks that remove millions of laying hens are the single biggest driver of price spikes. Read how to protect backyard chickens from bird flu.
- Seasonal demand: prices often rise before Easter and the winter baking season.
- Feed costs: corn and soybean meal make up most of a laying hen’s feed.
- Cage-free transition: cage-free eggs cost more to produce, and several US states require them.
Does Keeping Chickens Save Money?
A small backyard flock can cut your egg bill, especially when store prices are high, but the setup costs (coop, feeders, fencing) and daily feed add up. Our guide to raising chickens for beginners breaks down realistic costs.
FAQ
What is the price of eggs today?
The cards at the top show the latest USDA national wholesale price per dozen for large and extra large white eggs, updated every weekday.
Why are store egg prices higher than these prices?
Store prices include packing, cartons, transport and retail margins on top of the wholesale price shown here.
Why did egg prices go up so much in recent years?
Mainly bird flu outbreaks that forced the loss of large numbers of laying hens, reducing supply until flocks were rebuilt.
Is this financial advice?
No. These are public USDA prices for information only.