Iran–US War Impact: Egg Prices Crash in Domestic Markets!

The ongoing tensions and conflict between Iran and the United States have begun to impact the poultry sector, with egg prices witnessing a sharp fall in domestic markets. While egg prices usually decline in February due to seasonal factors, the current war situation has further accelerated the drop. Before the conflict, farmers were receiving around ₹5.50 per egg, but the price has now fallen to nearly ₹3.60, causing heavy losses to poultry farmers. Although the price drop offers some relief to consumers, producers are struggling as the production cost remains significantly higher.

The decline is mainly attributed to the halt in exports to Gulf countries, particularly from Namakkal in Tamil Nadu, a major hub of India’s poultry industry. Normally, around 35–40 lakh eggs are exported daily in 8–10 containers, but the ongoing war has disrupted these shipments, forcing exporters to divert stocks to domestic markets. This has increased supply and pushed prices down in nearby states such as Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. According to poultry industry representatives, the situation is expected to be temporary, and prices may stabilise within the next 10–15 days as export channels gradually reopen.