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Egg Prices Surge 25-50% Due to Winter Demand

Egg Prices Surge 25-50% Due to Winter Demand
Egg prices spike 25-50% with spurt in demand · financialexpress.com

Egg prices have gone up a lot, about 25% to 50%, in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai.

This is because more people are buying eggs in the winter, but there aren't enough eggs being made to meet the demand.

The prices are expected to stay high until February.

Some places, like Maharashtra and Bengaluru, are having a hard time meeting the demand because of cold weather affecting production.

Also, more eggs are being sent to other countries, which is making the situation worse.

The government and egg producers are trying to make more eggs to meet the demand.

Key facts

Current Retail Price
Rs 800 per 100 units
Price Increase
25-50% since August/September
Expected Wholesale Price
Rs 8,500 per 100 units in January 2026
Production Increase
4.4% in 2024-25
Per Capita Availability
106 units per annum in 2024-25
Major Producing States
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka
Export Increase
40% higher than usual

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A person discussing chicken prices and sales trends in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai

“December 31 usually sees the highest chicken sales in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai due to New Year celebrations”
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