Egg prices vary widely across Spanish supermarkets this week

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Egg prices across major Spanish supermarkets show significant variation depending on size, quantity, and farming method, according to data from consumer watchdog FACUA. In June, egg prices rose 14.1% year-on-year, according to the INE, keeping the staple in the spotlight as shoppers compare offers.

Price ranges

At Mercadona, a dozen medium (M) eggs cost 2.85 €, large (L) 3.05 €, and a 24-pack 5.25 €.
Carrefour offers a dozen M eggs at 2.60 € and a 24-pack at 5.25 €, while Alcampo sells six free-range L eggs for 1.74 €.
Free-range eggs are pricier: Mercadona sells six for 1.95 €, Carrefour six for 1.89 €, and Alcampo six for 2.69 €.
Organic options vary widely, from 2.85 € for six at Alcampo and Carrefour to 3.79 € for six at Eroski.

Why prices stay high

Prices spiked after the pandemic due to the war in Ukraine and a highly contagious avian flu outbreak, pushing quotes to record levels. Consumers often stop hunting for bargains once prices begin to fall, giving retailers less incentive to cut them further.

Innovation: pasteurized shell eggs

A Galician farm, Campomayor, has developed a pasteurized shell egg that eliminates microbiological risks like salmonellosis while allowing runny yolks. The dozen costs between 3.95 and 4.00 €, 30–40% more than conventional eggs.

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