AEB: Egg Supply Still Outpaces Demand Despite Export Gains

American Egg Board pegs the US layer flock at 336-343 million birds as of June, down ~4 million from prior estimate, with production averaging 19.9 million cases/month. July shell egg exports hit 320 million equivalents, the best since 2023, but wholesale prices stay pressured as supply exceeds demand. Up to 14 million HPAI-affected birds could return to production, though hatch numbers are down 1

Why it matters: Producers should expect continued wholesale price pressure even as up to 14 million repopulated birds could add further supply in coming months.

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