Eggs become costlier due to high demand, supply disruption caused by monsoon

Time of India

26-06-2025

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Pune: The price of eggs has shot up in the last 15 days from around Rs66 per dozen to Rs84 per dozen in the retail market. Wholesalers and suppliers attributed the price rise to increased demand post-summer, disruption in supply chain because of the monsoon, and rise in cost of poultry feed.
The retail price of eggs has gone up by almost Rs1.50 to Rs2 per egg since the beginning of May, from Rs5.50 apiece to around Rs7 apiece.
"Consumption of eggs picks up as the weather starts cooling down. The local vendor said irregular supply because of the rain has led to increase in price," said Smita Kulkarni, a resident of Kondhwa.
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Based on market trends, vendors said the price of eggs might rise further in the next couple of days.
"We are selling 100 eggs for Rs600 in wholesale, and in retail, the price is Rs7 apiece. We expect the wholesale price to rise to Rs650 for 100 eggs," said Jay Matele, the owner of Ajit Eggs Supplier. The wholesale price of eggs was Rs485 for 100 eggs at the beginning of May.
"We don't consume eggs during Shravan, so we end up eating more now. My grocery bill has shot up because everything, from vegetables to eggs, has become more expensive," said Radha Zaveri, a resident of Pashan.
Data from the National Egg Coordination Committee show that the average wholesale price of eggs in June 2025 was Rs589.64 for 100 eggs — the highest in the past five years. In June last year, it stood at Rs572.83, and in June 2023, it was Rs575.93 for 100 eggs.
"The demand for eggs has increased now compared to summer, but the cost of maize has also increased," said the owner of Sonai Eggs Sandesh Patil, who sells 6,000-7,000 eggs daily.
Sunil K, an egg-bhurji vendor near Camp, said, "The price of eggs keep fluctuating, so it becomes difficult to fix a rate for the dish. But there is good demand. From the end of next month, usually because of festivals, demand reduces. So right now, I am not complaining."
Brown eggs have also followed this upward trend. "The wholesale price of brown eggs has increased to Rs850 for 100 eggs. In retail markets, it is selling at Rs13-15 per piece.
In May, the wholesale price of eggs stood at Rs750 for 100 eggs," said Arnav Gandhi, the owner of Shree Balaji Poultry Farm in Market Yard.
Pune: The price of eggs has shot up in the last 15 days from around Rs66 per dozen to Rs84 per dozen in the retail market. Wholesalers and suppliers attributed the price rise to increased demand post-summer, disruption in supply chain because of the monsoon, and rise in cost of poultry feed.
The retail price of eggs has gone up by almost Rs1.50 to Rs2 per egg since the beginning of May, from Rs5.50 apiece to around Rs7 apiece.
"Consumption of eggs picks up as the weather starts cooling down. The local vendor said irregular supply because of the rain has led to increase in price," said Smita Kulkarni, a resident of Kondhwa.
Based on market trends, vendors said the price of eggs might rise further in the next couple of days.
"We are selling 100 eggs for Rs600 in wholesale, and in retail, the price is Rs7 apiece. We expect the wholesale price to rise to Rs650 for 100 eggs," said Jay Matele, the owner of Ajit Eggs Supplier. The wholesale price of eggs was Rs485 for 100 eggs at the beginning of May.
"We don't consume eggs during Shravan, so we end up eating more now. My grocery bill has shot up because everything, from vegetables to eggs, has become more expensive," said Radha Zaveri, a resident of Pashan.
Data from the National Egg Coordination Committee show that the average wholesale price of eggs in June 2025 was Rs589.64 for 100 eggs — the highest in the past five years. In June last year, it stood at Rs572.83, and in June 2023, it was Rs575.93 for 100 eggs.
"The demand for eggs has increased now compared to summer, but the cost of maize has also increased," said the owner of Sonai Eggs Sandesh Patil, who sells 6,000-7,000 eggs daily.
Sunil K, an egg-bhurji vendor near Camp, said, "The price of eggs keep fluctuating, so it becomes difficult to fix a rate for the dish. But there is good demand. From the end of next month, usually because of festivals, demand reduces. So right now, I am not complaining."
Brown eggs have also followed this upward trend. "The wholesale price of brown eggs has increased to Rs850 for 100 eggs. In retail markets, it is selling at Rs13-15 per piece. In May, the wholesale price of eggs stood at Rs750 for 100 eggs," said Arnav Gandhi, the owner of Shree Balaji Poultry Farm in Market Yard.