Retail prices of eggs have crossed Rs 800 per 100 units across several major urban centers including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata on account of spike in demand because of winter months while production has not been able to match, trade sources said.
Compared to August and September, egg prices have increased by 25% to 50% across several centres. Traders say that price would remain firm in the coming six to eight weeks as demand continues to rise in the winter months.
The wholesale eggs prices may cross Rs 8,500 per 100 units in January, 2026 while the prices are expected to soften only from February onwards.
“Demand has spiked in the winter months while the consumption is steadily rising and there is an urgent need to boost egg production in the country,” Ricky Thapar, joint-secretary, poultry federation of India, told FE. Thapar said that current wholesale prices is atleast Rs 1 costlier for each egg compared to last year, while firms are ramping up production to meet the demand,
Regional Shortfalls and the 40% Export Surge
According to traders the cold weather has an impact on production which affects supply. Maharashtra currently has an estimated shortfall of 15 million eggs per day, against a demand of nearly 30 units in winter season. Currently Bengaluru’s daily consumption of 9 million eggs daily while the city can source only 2.7 units, and the rest of the demand currently met from Tamil Nadu.
According to national egg coordination committee (NECC), the monthly price index is found to reach a higher index value during November and December, 2025.
According to NECC, average egg prices in the country also rose to Rs 686/100 units in December, 2025 from Rs 558/100 units in September.
In December, average egg prices were highest and crossed Rs 700 per 100 units in several cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Kanpur, Varanasti.
In addition close to 6 to 8 millones eggs per day are being exported to a few Gulf countries, which is atleast 40% higher than usual.
Future Outlook
Trade sources said that egg prices rose due to a seasonal production dip combined with increased demand, driven by winter vacations boosting consumption in hostels and schools.
In addition, during the winter season, consumption rises, as temperatures drops across north and west India, while household consumption increases significantly.
The high demand is supported by the wedding caters and institutional buyers, as November and December are also the wedding season months.
“Their strong nutritional profile and accessibility ensure steady underlying demand, particularly during the winter months when consumption of eggs typically rises,” Divya Kumar Gulati, chairman, Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India, said.
According to department of animal husbandry, the India’s egg production rose to 149.11 billion units in 2024-25 crop year, 4.4% increase on year. The per capital availability of eggs increased to 106 units per annum in 2024-25 from 62 units in 2014-15.
Andhra Pradesh (18.37%), Tamil Nadu (15.63%), Telangana (12.98%), West Bengal (10.72%) and Karnataka (6.67%), contributed 64.37% of the country egg production.