Cage-free
Above normalCalifornia cage-free egg prices
California large white cage-free loose shell eggs, USDA, cents per dozen
Data through Jul 9, 2026 · page updated Jul 9, 2026
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- California cage-free
Now 65.2¢/doz, up 26% on the week, down 81% year over year. National california cage-free loose, USDA.
| Period | Current | Prior | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week over week | 65.2¢/doz | 51.9¢/doz | +25.6% |
| Month over month | 65.2¢/doz | 29.6¢/doz | +120.6% |
| Year over year | 65.2¢/doz | 352¢/doz | -81.5% |
About California cage-free egg prices
California requires cage-free production for eggs sold in the state (Proposition 12), so the California market is effectively all cage-free. It usually trades above the national cage-free average.
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