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Why are egg prices constantly rising?
Increase in Egg Prices: If you are an egg lover, then this news is important for you. The price of eggs is constantly increasing across the country and in many places an egg is now selling for between Rs 8.5 and Rs 9. Representatives of the poultry industry say that the main reason for this is the ever-increasing prices of poultry feed. However, we should expect that the price may fall again by the end of July.
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Poultry companies
Poultry companies report prices for corn, soybean meal and other key ingredients imported for chicken feed have risen significantly. The main reason for this is the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has affected imports and supplies.
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Today’s price of chicken and eggs in Kolkata is
According to the West Bengal Poultry Federation, the wholesale price of egg in Kolkata today is Rs 7.70, while the wholesale price of chicken is Rs 140 to Rs 148 and cut price is Rs 210. Prices may increase slightly for retail purchases. Exactly one year ago, i.e. in 2025, the wholesale price of egg was Rs 5.75 and the wholesale price of chicken was Rs 160 per kg.
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Rising prices for corn and soybeans
According to the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC), farm egg prices in Hyderabad have increased by 15% in one month and by nearly 40% over last year. According to poultry company Venkateswara Hatcheries, prices of almost everything used in poultry feed have increased since March.
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About 55 percent of poultry feed is corn.
Since March, its price has increased by more than 35 percent. Soybean meal, which accounts for about 22 percent of total feed, rose in price by more than 64 percent. Also, since March, the price of essential amino acids used in feed has increased three and a half times.
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What is the reason for this price increase?
Demand for corn is no longer limited to poultry farming. Ethanol companies are also buying large quantities of corn, pushing up prices. Meanwhile, a year of erratic rains has raised concerns among farmers and industry. Due to untimely and irregular rainfall, production of Kharif and Rabi crops is expected to be affected.
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India’s soybean production declines
Another reason for rising soybean prices is last year’s low production. India’s soybean production fell nearly 20 percent last year, according to industry data. If the monsoon is weak this year, production could fall further, pushing up prices.
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Chicken prices have also risen due to the heat.
This year, the intense heat that lasted into June affected not only the eggs, but also the chickens. Broiler chicken production has declined due to extreme heat and chicken prices have increased in the market. According to industry data, the retail price of chicken in many cities has reached 250-260 Turkish lira per kg.
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When can I expect relief?
The poultry industry expects egg prices to decline slightly from late July. This is because many North Indians reduce their consumption of eggs and meat during the month of Shravan for religious reasons. Prices are also likely to fall slightly as demand falls. However, if the monsoon is sub-par and corn and soybean prices remain high, egg and chicken prices are expected to fall in the coming months.
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