Egg prices in Hawaii have risen sharply in the first quarter of 2025, with the cost of local and mainland eggs in Honolulu now nearly on par. However, Hawaii continues to face egg prices that are almost double the national average.
According to data from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Market Analysis and News Branch, the price of local eggs rose by 20% since Jan. 1, 2025, reaching a median price of $9.51 per dozen. Meanwhile, the price of imported mainland eggs increased by 30%, now averaging $9.46 per dozen — a difference of just a few cents.
Despite the price parity between local and mainland eggs, Hawaii’s prices are significantly higher than the national average of $4.90 per dozen. This price hike is primarily attributed to the ongoing effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, which has disrupted egg production across the continental U.S…