₹6.77

Uttar Pradesh Egg Rate Today - 22 May 2026

Average price per egg across major districts of Uttar Pradesh

₹203.10
Per Tray (30 eggs)
₹677.00
100 Pieces
₹1,421.70
Per Peti (210 eggs)
75
Districts Covered

Uttar Pradesh Egg Market Overview

Today's NECC egg rate in Uttar Pradesh: ₹6.77 per piece | ₹203.10 per tray (30 eggs) | ₹1,421.70 per peti (210 eggs). Updated: 22 May 2026, 3:40 PM IST

Why Uttar Pradesh is Key to North India's Egg Supply?

Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, consumes approximately 5 crore eggs daily. Western UP (Meerut, Ghaziabad, Aligarh) has emerged as the "Egg Bowl of North India," producing 60% of the state's output. This region benefits from fertile plains ensuring cheap feed availability, massive local demand, and excellent connectivity to the Delhi NCR region. Meerut Wholesale Market is one of Asia's largest egg mandis, handling over 1 crore eggs daily and acting as a major price setter. Festival seasons (Navratri, Diwali, Eid) create unique regional price fluctuations in this culturally diverse state.

Key Statistics

  • Daily Egg Consumption 5 Crore
  • Daily Egg Production 3.5 Crore
  • Poultry Farms 25,000+
  • Delhi NCR Supply Share 30%

Market Status

Production Active: Full operations in Western UP belt
Meerut Market: 1 crore eggs traded daily
Delhi Supply: Regular shipments to NCR region

District-wise Egg Prices in Uttar Pradesh

Live egg prices across major districts of Uttar Pradesh. Prices include NECC rates, transportation costs, and regional variations.

Lucknow
₹7.27
State Capital & Administrative Hub
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Kanpur
₹7.07
Industrial City & Commercial Hub
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Varanasi
₹7.02
Spiritual Capital & Tourism Hub
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Agra
₹7.22
Tourism Hub & Taj Mahal City
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Prayagraj
₹7.12
Sangam City & Educational Hub
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Ghaziabad
₹7.02
NCR Region & Industrial Hub
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Meerut
₹6.97
Historical City & Sports Goods Hub
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Bareilly
₹6.92
Agricultural & Trade Hub
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Gorakhpur
₹7.07
Eastern UP Commercial Hub
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30-Day Price Trend - Uttar Pradesh

India's Most Populous State with Massive Egg Consumption

Uttar Pradesh represents India's largest consumer market with massive production in Western region and growing demand across 75 districts.

Production Capacity

3.5 crore eggs daily production with Growing at 10% annually from 25,000+ commercial layer farms.

Supply Network

Major supplier to Delhi NCR, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh through Meerut wholesale market.

Government Support

40% subsidy for layer farms, free egg distribution in schools, and Kisan Credit Card for poultry farmers.

Major Market Hubs

Meerut, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi are the key egg distribution centers.

Market Rates Comparison

Market Type Price per Egg Price per Tray (30) Price per 100 Price per Peti (210)
NECC Official Rate (Meerut) ₹6.77 ₹203.10 ₹677.00 ₹1,421.70
Wholesale (Ghaziabad Mandi) ₹6.27 ₹188.10 ₹627.00 ₹1,316.70
Farm Gate Rate (Aligarh) ₹6.02 ₹180.60 ₹602.00 ₹1,264.20
Retail Shop (Lucknow) ₹7.27 ₹218.10 ₹727.00 ₹1,526.70
Supermarket (Big Bazaar/Reliance) ₹6.52 ₹195.60 ₹652.00 ₹1,369.20
Hotel/Restaurant Supply (Agra) ₹7.57 ₹227.10 ₹757.00 ₹1,589.70

Last 30 Days Egg Rate History - Uttar Pradesh

Date Price per Egg Tray (30 eggs) 100 Pieces Peti (210 eggs) Daily Change
22 Apr 2026 ₹6.75 ₹202.50 ₹675.00 ₹1,417.50 No Change
23 Apr 2026 ₹6.75 ₹202.50 ₹675.00 ₹1,417.50 No Change
24 Apr 2026 ₹6.73 ₹201.90 ₹673.00 ₹1,413.30 -₹0.02
25 Apr 2026 ₹6.70 ₹201.00 ₹670.00 ₹1,407.00 -₹0.03
26 Apr 2026 ₹6.67 ₹200.10 ₹667.00 ₹1,400.70 -₹0.03
27 Apr 2026 ₹6.66 ₹199.80 ₹666.00 ₹1,398.60 -₹0.01
28 Apr 2026 ₹6.65 ₹199.50 ₹665.00 ₹1,396.50 -₹0.01
29 Apr 2026 ₹6.65 ₹199.50 ₹665.00 ₹1,396.50 No Change
30 Apr 2026 ₹6.67 ₹200.10 ₹667.00 ₹1,400.70 +₹0.02
01 May 2026 ₹6.69 ₹200.70 ₹669.00 ₹1,404.90 +₹0.02
02 May 2026 ₹6.68 ₹200.40 ₹668.00 ₹1,402.80 -₹0.01
03 May 2026 ₹6.72 ₹201.60 ₹672.00 ₹1,411.20 +₹0.04
04 May 2026 ₹6.70 ₹201.00 ₹670.00 ₹1,407.00 -₹0.02
05 May 2026 ₹6.73 ₹201.90 ₹673.00 ₹1,413.30 +₹0.03
06 May 2026 ₹6.71 ₹201.30 ₹671.00 ₹1,409.10 -₹0.02
07 May 2026 ₹6.76 ₹202.80 ₹676.00 ₹1,419.60 +₹0.05
08 May 2026 ₹6.71 ₹201.30 ₹671.00 ₹1,409.10 -₹0.05
09 May 2026 ₹6.67 ₹200.10 ₹667.00 ₹1,400.70 -₹0.04
10 May 2026 ₹6.65 ₹199.50 ₹665.00 ₹1,396.50 -₹0.02
11 May 2026 ₹6.64 ₹199.20 ₹664.00 ₹1,394.40 -₹0.01
12 May 2026 ₹6.68 ₹200.40 ₹668.00 ₹1,402.80 +₹0.04
13 May 2026 ₹6.68 ₹200.40 ₹668.00 ₹1,402.80 No Change
14 May 2026 ₹6.71 ₹201.30 ₹671.00 ₹1,409.10 +₹0.03
15 May 2026 ₹6.70 ₹201.00 ₹670.00 ₹1,407.00 -₹0.01
16 May 2026 ₹6.71 ₹201.30 ₹671.00 ₹1,409.10 +₹0.01
17 May 2026 ₹6.76 ₹202.80 ₹676.00 ₹1,419.60 +₹0.05
18 May 2026 ₹6.72 ₹201.60 ₹672.00 ₹1,411.20 -₹0.04
19 May 2026 ₹6.70 ₹201.00 ₹670.00 ₹1,407.00 -₹0.02
20 May 2026 ₹6.69 ₹200.70 ₹669.00 ₹1,404.90 -₹0.01
21 May 2026 ₹6.74 ₹202.20 ₹674.00 ₹1,415.40 +₹0.05
22 May 2026 ₹6.77 ₹203.10 ₹677.00 ₹1,421.70 +₹0.03

Frequently Asked Questions

Western Uttar Pradesh (Meerut, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Saharanpur) is called the 'Egg Bowl of North India' because: 1) It produces 60% of UP's total egg output, 2) Strategic location supplying Delhi NCR's massive demand, 3) Fertile plains and favorable climate for poultry, 4) Well-developed supply chain infrastructure, 5) High concentration of commercial farms (10,000+ in this region), 6) Proximity to major highways (NH-24, NH-58, NH-91). Meerut alone handles 50 lakh eggs daily trade.

Meerut is North India's largest egg trading hub because: 1) Geographical advantage - center of Western UP poultry belt, 2) Excellent road connectivity to Delhi (65 km), 3) Asia's largest egg mandi (Meerut Wholesale Market handles 1 crore eggs daily), 4) Cold chain infrastructure with 50+ cold storages, 5) Direct supply to Delhi's Azadpur Mandi, 6) Organized trader networks and cooperatives. The city supplies 30% of Delhi's egg consumption and acts as price setter for North India.

Western UP districts typically have the lowest egg prices: 1) Aligarh - major production hub with farm gate prices, 2) Meerut - wholesale market competition, 3) Ghaziabad - proximity to Delhi reduces transportation, 4) Bareilly - agricultural surplus region. Eastern UP districts (Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj) have slightly higher prices due to transportation costs from production centers.

Festival seasons cause significant price fluctuations: 1) Navratri/Durga Puja (Sept-Oct) - 20-30% price increase due to high demand, 2) Diwali (Oct-Nov) - 15-20% increase for sweet preparations, 3) Holi (March) - 10-15% increase, 4) Eid - 15-20% increase in Muslim-dominated areas. During Navratri, when many Hindus avoid non-veg, prices actually drop 10-15% in some regions, creating regional price variations.

Major wholesale markets: 1) Meerut Wholesale Market - North India's largest, 2) Ghaziabad Mandi - Delhi NCR supply hub, 3) Lucknow's Chowk Market - state capital distribution, 4) Kanpur Mandi - industrial city hub, 5) Varanasi's Lanka Market - Eastern UP distribution, 6) Agra's Kinari Bazaar - tourism demand. Meerut market alone handles 1 crore eggs daily with 500+ traders.

UP offers comprehensive support: 1) 40% subsidy for new layer farms, 2) Free egg distribution in schools (25 lakh eggs daily), 3) Kisan Credit Card for poultry with 5% interest subsidy, 4) Disease control vaccination programs, 5) Cold chain infrastructure development, 6) Export promotion to neighboring states. The state aims to increase production to 5 crore eggs daily by 2025.

Compare with Neighboring States

Compare Uttar Pradesh egg prices with nearby states. Prices vary based on local production, transportation, and demand.

Delhi
₹4.72/egg
New Delhi
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Uttarakhand
₹5.50/egg
Dehradun
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Madhya Pradesh
₹5.67/egg
Bhopal
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Bihar
₹6.82/egg
Patna
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Haryana
₹6.86/egg
Chandigarh
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Government Schemes for Poultry Farmers

Uttar Pradesh government offers substantial support to boost local egg production and support rural economy.

Uttar Pradesh Poultry Development Scheme

40% subsidy for layer farms up to ₹5 lakh, insurance coverage

Contact: Animal Husbandry Department, Lucknow

Chief Minister's Egg Scheme

Free egg distribution in anganwadis and schools

Contact: Women & Child Development Department

NCR Poultry Cluster Development

Special incentives for farms in NCR region

Contact: Industries Department, UP

Kisan Credit Card for Poultry

Easy loans for poultry farmers, interest subsidy

Contact: Agriculture Department

Major Cities in Neighboring States

City State Egg Price Distance from Meerut Price Difference View
Meerut Uttar Pradesh ₹6.77 0 km Same price
Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh ₹6.77 20 km from Delhi Same price
Noida Uttar Pradesh ₹6.77 40 km from Delhi Same price
Delhi Delhi ₹4.72 65 km ₹2.05 lower
Gurugram Haryana ₹6.86 80 km +₹0.09 higher
Dehradun Uttarakhand ₹5.50 220 km ₹1.27 lower
Bhopal Madhya Pradesh ₹5.67 600 km ₹1.10 lower