# Poultry prices should climb in 2026 while eggs descend from HPAI-related highs

> USDA's ERS projects broiler production rising 1.6% in 2025 to 47.76 billion lb and 0.8% in 2026 to 48.15 billion lb. Egg production is expected to recover as flocks are rebuilt after bird flu, and poultry prices are forecast to climb in 2026.

- Date: 2025-08-20 · published 2025-08-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/23348-poultry-prices-should-climb-in-2026-while-eggs-descend-from-hpai-related-highs
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Higher broiler output is a feed-demand positive for grain and meal, but expected 2026 price strength in chicken signals firm meat demand. Egg recovery adds supply pressure on egg prices.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- feedstuffs.com: https://www.feedstuffs.com/market-news/poultry-prices-should-climb-in-2026-while-eggs-descend-from-hpai-related-highs

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