# Egg prices fall on slow sales and ample supplies | 2019-02-05  | Food Business News

> Wholesale Grade A large egg prices have fallen nearly 30% since the start of January, reaching six-month lows as of January 25. USDA-quoted Grade A medium eggs dropped nearly 40% over the same period and more than 50% since late November. Nest run and processor egg prices also fell sharply amid weak retail demand and ample supply.

- Date: 2019-02-05 · published 2019-02-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/60587-egg-prices-fall-on-slow-sales-and-ample-supplies-2019-02-05-food-business-news
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Excess graded medium eggs pushed toward breakers and processors weigh on egg product values, while weak egg prices reduce the cost of egg-based ingredients for feed and pet food. Prices remain under pressure unless seasonal Easter demand or stronger egg product demand absorbs the surplus.

## Sources

- foodbusinessnews.net: https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/13263-egg-prices-fall-on-slow-sales-and-ample-supplies

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