Egg Prices Could Drop as Turkey and South Korea Help Rescue U.S. Supply

After Poland, Finland, and Denmark rejected plans to export eggs to the United States, South Korea and Turkey have stepped in as alternative suppliers, The Hill reported. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that millions of eggs will be imported from these regions over the coming weeks, a move aimed at lowering high prices and easing concerns amid a looming egg shortage.

The initiative comes in response to a spike in avian influenza that forced farmers to cull millions of chickens, triggering fears that egg prices could surge by as much as 41% throughout 2025.

“We are talking in the hundreds of millions of eggs for the short term. So not insignificant, but significant enough to help continue to bring the prices down for right now,” Rollins said. She added that once domestic chicken populations are replenished, the U.S. will shift back to relying on homegrown egg production.

Turkey, which previously declined the opportunity along with several European nations due to concerns over domestic supply and EU regulations, is now expected to export roughly 15,000 tons of eggs by July 2025.

Turkey’s Egg Producers Central Union (YUM-BIR) confirmed that the exports, valued at about $26 million, will be delivered in nearly 700 containers, providing temporary relief to American consumers.

Meanwhile, South Korea is also contributing to the effort. In March 2025, Asan’s Gyerim Farm shipped 335,160 eggs—roughly 20 tons—to Georgia, part of a broader strategy to secure a steadier egg supply while the U.S. poultry industry recovers.

To further mitigate the crisis, the USDA has rolled out a $1 billion plan that includes $500 million for enhancing poultry farm biosecurity, $100 million for vaccine research, and $400 million in financial relief for farmers affected by the outbreak.

The agency is also offering free consulting to commercial egg farms and will cover up to 75% of costs related to improved farm security measures.

This multi-pronged approach aims not only to stabilize current egg prices but also to bolster the industry against future outbreaks.