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Andhra Pradesh Leads India in Egg Production With 2,739 Crore Eggs
Andhra Pradesh produced more eggs than any other Indian state in FY25.
Its animal husbandry minister said the state made 2,739 crore eggs.
That was more than 18% of all the eggs produced in India that year.
The state government says it wants to strengthen poultry farming.
It also hopes to encourage people to eat more eggs and sell more poultry products.
People in Andhra Pradesh were said to eat 108 eggs per year on average, a little more than the national average of 104.
The minister said that if people ate 180 eggs each year, demand would rise greatly.
He said this could help farmers earn steady incomes and give consumers access to protein at better prices.
Andhra Pradesh produced 2,739 crore eggs in FY25, the highest output among Indian states, Minister K Atchannaidu said.
The state accounted for more than 18% of India’s 14,911 crore eggs produced during the year.
The government plans to strengthen the poultry sector under its development goals and the Andhra Pradesh Poultry Development Policy 2026–29.
The state’s reported annual egg consumption was 108 per person, compared with the national average of 104.
Atchannaidu said consumption of 180 eggs per person would imply annual demand of 959 crore eggs in Andhra Pradesh and 26,280 crore nationally.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh and Animal Husbandry Minister K Atchannaidu.
- What
- The state was reported as India’s top egg producer in FY25, producing 2,739 crore eggs.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India.
- When
- FY25 (2024–25); the statement was published on October 9, 2026.
- Why
- The government says it aims to strengthen poultry farming, encourage consumption and exports, and support farmers.
Growth and farmer support
Consumption and market demand
Government’s poultry-sector plans
Growth and farmer support
The minister said the government would strengthen the poultry sector, support farmers, and develop it in line with state and national goals.
Consumption and market demand
The article also highlights the need to increase local egg consumption and poultry-product exports; it provides no opposing stakeholder view or criticism of the plans.
Higher egg consumption
Growth and farmer support
Atchannaidu said higher consumption could provide farmers steady income and consumers protein at better prices.
Consumption and market demand
The stated 180-eggs-per-person figure is presented as a hypothetical demand scenario, not a reported current consumption level.
Key facts
- Andhra Pradesh egg production, FY25
- 2,739 crore eggs
- India egg production, FY25
- 14,911 crore eggs
- Andhra Pradesh share
- More than 18% of India’s production
- Annual per-person egg consumption
- 108 in Andhra Pradesh; national average 104
- Illustrative consumption level
- At 180 eggs per person annually, projected demand was stated as 959 crore eggs in Andhra Pradesh and 26,280 crore nationally
- Poultry policy
- Andhra Pradesh Poultry Development Policy 2026–29
Quotes
K Atchannaidu
Andhra Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister
“In 2024 – 25, Andhra Pradesh produced 2,739 crore eggs to emerge as the top producer in the country”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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