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Egg Rates by State in India

Compare daily NECC egg prices across all Indian states. Updated 24 January 2026.

Understanding State-wise Egg Price Variations

Egg prices in India vary significantly by state due to several factors including proximity to major poultry hubs, transportation costs, local demand, and state-specific taxes. Southern states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, being major egg producers, often have lower prices compared to northeastern and northern states.

The National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) sets benchmark prices daily, but actual retail prices may vary based on local market conditions. Below you'll find the average egg rate for each state based on city-level data we track.

All States — Today's Average Egg Rates

Factors Affecting State-wise Egg Prices

🏭 Production Hubs

States like Tamil Nadu (Namakkal), Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana (Barwala) are major egg production centers. Proximity to these hubs significantly reduces prices.

🚚 Transportation

Remote states and those with difficult terrain face higher transportation costs, which increases final egg prices. Northeast states often have the highest rates.

📊 Local Demand

States with higher egg consumption per capita may have different pricing dynamics. Festivals and seasons also create temporary price variations.

📋 Taxes & Regulations

While eggs are largely exempt from GST, state-specific mandi taxes, entry taxes, and other levies can affect the final consumer price in each state.

Regional Egg Price Comparison

South India

Generally the cheapest region due to Namakkal (Tamil Nadu) and Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) being India's largest egg production hubs. States: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana.

North India

Moderate pricing with Barwala (Haryana) serving as the major production center. Delhi NCR has competitive prices due to good supply chains. States: Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, UP, Rajasthan.

West India

Mixed pricing. Mumbai commands premium prices due to high demand, while Gujarat has moderate rates. States: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa.

East India

Kolkata is the major market with West Bengal having established poultry farms. States: West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand.

Northeast India

Typically the highest prices due to transportation challenges and limited local production. States: Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim.