Egg prices spike in Honolulu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Egg prices in Honolulu went up $1.02 per dozen in one year, according to market analysis from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

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Prices spiked 11% from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Prices on the U.S. continent rose slightly over 1% during the same period.

The average price for a dozen eggs in Honolulu was $10.06; the price on the continent was $7.87.

Prices changes for local organic eggs are even higher. The department reports the price jumped for $10.81 a dozen to $13.19, a 22% increase.

Organic egg prices on the continent rose less than 7% during that time, from $9.62 to $10.26.

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The department encourages residents to support local farmers amid the rising prices.

“If you want the best, buy local” said Sharon Hurd, chairperson of the Hawaii Board of Agriculture. ” The money you spend on eggs staying int he island, pays workers, generates taxes and supports local food production.”

Consumers looking for a way to save can consider buy more eggs at a time. Eighteen-count cartons of conventional eggs fell from $14.05 to $13.23 last quarter, a nearly 6% decrease.

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