Honduras faces rising costs as egg prices and dollar exchange rate climb

Honduran consumers are facing rising costs for essential goods due to food price hikes and currency depreciation. The price of a 30-unit carton of eggs has increased by approximately 40% over the last three months, rising from roughly 85 lempiras in June to between 118 and 120 lempiras in Tegucigalpa markets. This surge is forcing low-income families to reduce their protein consumption or purchase smaller quantities.

Simultaneously, the depreciation of the lempira against the US dollar is creating economic pressure. The exchange rate is approaching 27 lempiras per dollar, with projections from the Foro Social de Deuda Externa y Desarrollo de Honduras (FOSDEH) suggesting it could reach 30 lempiras by the end of 2026 if current trends persist. Because Honduras relies heavily on imports, this currency shift is expected to drive up the costs of fuel, medicine, and agricultural inputs, further impacting the basic food basket and household purchasing power.