₹7.00

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Island Egg Rate Today - 7 January 2026

Average price per egg across all islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (includes transportation cost)

₹210.00
Per Tray (30 eggs)
₹700.00
100 Pieces
10+
Islands Covered
3-5 days
Shipping Time

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Island Egg Market

Today's island egg rate in Andaman and Nicobar Islands: ₹7.00 per piece | ₹210.00 per tray (30 eggs). Note: Prices include sea transportation cost from mainland.

Island Egg Supply Chain

Andaman and Nicobar Islands imports 70% of its eggs from mainland India (Chennai & Visakhapatnam) via weekly ships. Local production meets only 30% demand. Transportation adds ₹1.50-₹2.00 per egg to the cost. Prices increase as you move to remote islands due to additional inter-island shipping.

Supply Statistics

  • Imported from Mainland 70%
  • Local Production 30%
  • Transportation Cost ₹1.50-2.00/egg
  • Shipping Frequency Weekly

Market Status

Next Ship Arrival: 09 Jan 2026
Weather Alert: Normal sea conditions
Supply Status: Adequate stock available

Island-wise Egg Prices

Live egg prices across all major islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Prices increase with distance from Port Blair.

Port Blair
₹7.20
Capital City
Diglipur
₹7.30
North Andaman
Mayabunder
₹7.35
Middle Andaman
Rangat
₹7.25
Middle Andaman
Hut Bay
₹7.40
Little Andaman
Car Nicobar
₹7.50
Nicobar District
Campbell Bay
₹7.60
Great Nicobar
Nancowry
₹7.55
Nicobar Islands
Teressa
₹7.45
Nicobar Islands
Katchal
₹7.65
Nicobar Islands

30-Day Price Trend - Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Weekly Shipping Schedule

Route Departure Arrival Frequency Carrier Egg Supply
Chennai → Port Blair Every Monday Thursday Weekly MV Nicobar 50,000 eggs
Visakhapatnam → Port Blair Every Wednesday Saturday Weekly MV Swaraj Dweep 30,000 eggs
Port Blair → Car Nicobar Every Friday Saturday Weekly Inter-island Ferry 10,000 eggs
Port Blair → Diglipur Every Tuesday Wednesday Weekly Inter-island Ferry 8,000 eggs

Island Egg Market

Andaman and Nicobar Islands has unique challenges in egg supply due to its island geography and dependence on sea transportation.

Production Capacity

Limited local production, mostly imported with 50,000+ eggs daily from 500+ small poultry farms.

Supply Network

Mainly local consumption, some to neighboring islands via weekly ships from Chennai and Visakhapatnam.

Government Support

50% transport subsidy for poultry feed, capital subsidy for new farms, and technical support for island farmers.

Major Production Hubs

Port Blair, Diglipur, Car Nicobar are the key egg distribution centers across the islands.

Market Rates Comparison

Market Type Price per Egg Price per Tray (30) Price per 100 Price per Peti (210)
Local Farm Rate ₹7.00 ₹210.00 ₹700.00 ₹1,470.00
Wholesale Market ₹6.00 ₹180.00 ₹600.00 ₹1,260.00
Farm Gate Rate ₹5.50 ₹165.00 ₹550.00 ₹1,155.00
Retail Shop ₹7.00 ₹210.00 ₹700.00 ₹1,470.00
Supermarket ₹6.50 ₹195.00 ₹650.00 ₹1,365.00
Online Delivery ₹8.00 ₹240.00 ₹800.00 ₹1,680.00

Last 30 Days Egg Rate History - Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Date Price per Egg Tray (30 eggs) 100 Pieces Peti (210 eggs) Daily Change
08 Dec 2025 ₹5.21 ₹156.30 ₹521.00 ₹1,094.10 No Change
09 Dec 2025 ₹5.72 ₹171.60 ₹572.00 ₹1,201.20 +₹0.51
10 Dec 2025 ₹6.45 ₹193.50 ₹645.00 ₹1,354.50 +₹0.73
11 Dec 2025 ₹4.62 ₹138.60 ₹462.00 ₹970.20 -₹1.83
12 Dec 2025 ₹5.25 ₹157.50 ₹525.00 ₹1,102.50 +₹0.63
13 Dec 2025 ₹5.86 ₹175.80 ₹586.00 ₹1,230.60 +₹0.61
14 Dec 2025 ₹5.07 ₹152.10 ₹507.00 ₹1,064.70 -₹0.79
15 Dec 2025 ₹5.29 ₹158.70 ₹529.00 ₹1,110.90 +₹0.22
16 Dec 2025 ₹4.71 ₹141.30 ₹471.00 ₹989.10 -₹0.58
17 Dec 2025 ₹5.17 ₹155.10 ₹517.00 ₹1,085.70 +₹0.46
18 Dec 2025 ₹5.25 ₹157.50 ₹525.00 ₹1,102.50 +₹0.08
19 Dec 2025 ₹6.24 ₹187.20 ₹624.00 ₹1,310.40 +₹0.99
20 Dec 2025 ₹4.94 ₹148.20 ₹494.00 ₹1,037.40 -₹1.30
21 Dec 2025 ₹5.47 ₹164.10 ₹547.00 ₹1,148.70 +₹0.53
22 Dec 2025 ₹6.02 ₹180.60 ₹602.00 ₹1,264.20 +₹0.55
23 Dec 2025 ₹5.21 ₹156.30 ₹521.00 ₹1,094.10 -₹0.81
24 Dec 2025 ₹5.47 ₹164.10 ₹547.00 ₹1,148.70 +₹0.26
25 Dec 2025 ₹5.23 ₹156.90 ₹523.00 ₹1,098.30 -₹0.24
26 Dec 2025 ₹5.22 ₹156.60 ₹522.00 ₹1,096.20 -₹0.01
27 Dec 2025 ₹5.93 ₹177.90 ₹593.00 ₹1,245.30 +₹0.71
28 Dec 2025 ₹5.48 ₹164.40 ₹548.00 ₹1,150.80 -₹0.45
29 Dec 2025 ₹5.11 ₹153.30 ₹511.00 ₹1,073.10 -₹0.37
30 Dec 2025 ₹4.62 ₹138.60 ₹462.00 ₹970.20 -₹0.49
31 Dec 2025 ₹5.45 ₹163.50 ₹545.00 ₹1,144.50 +₹0.83
01 Jan 2026 ₹8.00 ₹240.00 ₹800.00 ₹1,680.00 +₹2.55
02 Jan 2026 ₹3.00 ₹90.00 ₹300.00 ₹630.00 -₹5.00
03 Jan 2026 ₹10.00 ₹300.00 ₹1,000.00 ₹2,100.00 +₹7.00
04 Jan 2026 ₹6.00 ₹180.00 ₹600.00 ₹1,260.00 -₹4.00
05 Jan 2026 ₹7.00 ₹210.00 ₹700.00 ₹1,470.00 +₹1.00
06 Jan 2026 ₹7.00 ₹210.00 ₹700.00 ₹1,470.00 No Change
07 Jan 2026 ₹7.00 ₹210.00 ₹700.00 ₹1,470.00 No Change

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are egg prices higher in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Egg prices in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are 40-50% higher than mainland due to transportation costs, limited local production, and dependency on imports from mainland India via ships.
About 70% eggs are imported from Chennai and Visakhapatnam via ships, while 30% come from local small-scale poultry farms. Transportation takes 3-5 days by sea.
Port Blair has the largest egg market, followed by Diglipur and Car Nicobar. Eggs arrive weekly via ships and are distributed across islands through local vendors.
UT administration offers 50% transport subsidy for poultry feed, capital subsidy for new farms, and technical support through Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Port Blair.
During monsoon (May-September), sea transportation gets disrupted, leading to supply shortages and price increases of 20-30%. Summer sees relatively stable prices.
Prices increase as you move to remote islands. Car Nicobar and Campbell Bay have prices ₹0.50-0.65 higher than Port Blair due to additional transportation.

Compare with Mainland States

Andhra Pradesh

₹5.00
Amaravati

Tamil Nadu

₹6.00
Chennai

West Bengal

₹6.00
Kolkata

Odisha

₹7.00
Bhubaneswar

Kerala

₹8.00
Thiruvananthapuram

Government Schemes for Island Poultry Farmers

Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration offers various schemes to support island poultry farmers and ensure egg supply.

Island Poultry Development

Subsidy for island poultry farms

Contact: UT Administration

Feed Transport Subsidy

50% subsidy on feed transportation

Contact: Andaman Administration

Cold Storage Support

Subsidy for cold storage facilities

Contact: UT Infrastructure Dept

Island Farming Scheme

Special package for island farmers

Contact: Central Govt Scheme

Major Cities in Mainland States

City State Egg Price Distance from Andaman and Nicobar Islands Price Difference View
Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh ₹6.00 1100 km (by sea) ₹1.00 lower
Chennai Tamil Nadu ₹6.00 1200 km (by sea) ₹1.00 lower
Bhubaneswar Odisha ₹7.00 1250 km (by sea) Same price
Kolkata West Bengal ₹6.00 1300 km (by sea) ₹1.00 lower
Thiruvananthapuram Kerala ₹7.00 1400 km (by sea) Same price
Hyderabad Telangana ₹6.00 1400 km (by sea+land) ₹1.00 lower
Bangalore Karnataka ₹5.00 1500 km (by sea+land) ₹2.00 lower