The United States plans to receive egg imports from Türkiye and South Korea, stated Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Friday. The decision comes in response to a severe shortage caused by an avian influenza outbreak, which disrupted the supply chain.
Egg prices in the U.S. have soared as bird flu outbreaks forced farmers to cull 30 million birds, tightening supply. Although President Trump pledged to lower prices during his campaign, egg costs have surged by over 65% in the past year and are expected to climb another 41% in 2025.
In February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared a $1 billion, ‘five-point’ strategy to address rising egg prices. The plan allocates $500 million to biosecurity efforts, approximately $100 million for vaccine research and development, and $400 million for financial relief programs aimed at supporting farmers.
The U.S. is also negotiating with other countries to arrange additional imports, Rollins added.
As per AFP, Polish and Lithuanian poultry associations reported that U.S. authorities have contacted them regarding the potential supply of eggs.
Turkey and South Korea have been the first to offer support, with plans for shipments already underway. As a temporary measure, Turkiye will import 15,000 tons of eggs by June 2025, while a $1 billion investment is being implemented to stabilize the market and curb future outbreaks over the term.
Alongside the imports, the USDA has collaborated with the poultry industry to enhance safety protocols to prevent future outbreaks and maintain stable egg production.
The egg market remains erratic, with prices fluctuating as the industry continues to cope with the impact of bird flu.
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