ANALYSIS: EU Retail Egg Prices Ease as Seasonal Demand Cools
EU wholesale egg prices continued to ease in mid-May, with medium/large eggs averaging €2.92/kg as of May 13, 2026. This represents a 3.65% decline month on month (MOM), although prices remain notably elevated at 7.03% above the same period last year. The recent correction reflects a shift in underlying market dynamics rather than a structural weakening.
On the demand side, the market has entered a typical seasonal slowdown phase. Retail offtake has softened compared to previous weeks, while supermarket restocking continues, albeit at a less dynamic...
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