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# White Small egg prices (national)

USDA national 5-day weighted average, white small loose shell eggs, cents per dozen

_Data through Aug 19, 2026 · source last checked Aug 20, 2026 · page revised Aug 20, 2026_

> Now 42.0¢/doz, up 0% on the week, down 26% year over year. National white small loose, USDA.

White small eggs held at 42.0 cents per dozen, unchanged on the week. Year over year, the price has fallen 26.3 percent, to 42.0 from 57.0 cents per dozen.

## The numbers

| Period | Current | Prior | Change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Week over week | 42.0¢/doz | 42.0¢/doz | 0.0% |
| Year over year | 42.0¢/doz | 57.0¢/doz | -26.3% |

## About this data

- Source: USDA AMS Egg Market News, Daily National Shell Egg Index
- Series: White Small shell eggs, graded loose
- Basis: Loose, FOB plant
- Geography: National
- Unit: ¢/doz
- Calculation period: 5-day weighted average
- Last observation: Aug 19, 2026
- Update frequency: Daily (business days)

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