Which Foods Will See the Biggest Price Swings?
Eggs: Prices for eggs remain highly volatile due to ongoing avian influenza outbreaks. The USDA expects egg prices to increase by 20.3 percent in 2025, though uncertainty remains high, with a prediction range from 0.1 to 45.3 percent.
Beef and Veal: After increasing 4.9 percent year-over-year in December 2024, beef and veal prices are expected to rise by 1.5 percent in 2025. However, tight supplies and higher production costs could push this number higher.
Pork: Unlike beef, pork prices are predicted to decline slightly, decreasing 0.8 percent in 2025. This follows a 1.3 percent drop in December 2024, driven by seasonal trends.
Dairy Products: After a modest 0.2 percent increase in December 2024, dairy prices are forecasted to rise by 1.3 percent in 2025 due to lower milk production.