需求疲软，5月美国鸡蛋价格下跌11%

Core Insights - In May, due to weak demand, the price of eggs in the U.S. dropped by 11%, reaching the lowest level since December of the previous year [1] - The average price for a dozen Grade A eggs was reported at $4.548, marking a continuous decline for the second month [1] - Egg retail prices have decreased by approximately 27% from the record high in March, yet they remain nearly double compared to a year ago [1] Demand and Supply Dynamics - The U.S. Department of Agriculture indicated that food retailers have been cautiously lowering consumer prices, as demand is significantly below the normal levels for this time of year [1] - Consumer preferences have shifted from eggs to meat for barbecuing, leading to weak summer demand [1] - Ongoing concerns about supply persist due to the avian influenza outbreak, which has affected over 5.5 million commercial poultry in Arizona since late May [1]