Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Egg prices surge 10-50% in six months, consumers concerned about adulteration
Eggs have become more expensive in India, with most people saying they cost 10-50% more than six months ago.
This is making it harder for families to buy them.
Many people are also worried that eggs might be mixed with bad or fake ingredients.
Some people are buying fewer eggs or switching to cheaper options.
The high prices are because it costs more to feed the chickens and there are problems with getting enough eggs to sell.
Over 60% of egg consumers report a 10-50% price increase in the past six months.
48% of consumers have reduced the quantity or frequency of their egg purchases.
70% of consumers are worried about egg adulteration in India.
Farm-gate egg prices have risen by 35-40% year-on-year.
No respondent reported a rise of more than 50% or said that egg prices had remained unchanged.
- Who
- Egg consumers in India
- What
- Price increase and concerns about adulteration
- When
- Over the past six months
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to higher feed costs and supply disruptions
- Price Increase
- 10-50% over six months
- Survey Responses
- 21,469
- Consumers Reducing Purchases
- 48%
- Consumers Concerned About Adulteration
- 70%
- Farm-Gate Price Increase
- 35-40% year-on-year