The price of crate of eggs in Nigeria today has gone up. Three years ago, 1 crate of eggs was sold for 1,300 naira, but today, it has seen a 75% price increase. You can buy half crate if you can’t afford 1 crate. Eggs are poultry products from chicken. Eggs can be eaten cooked or fried. The price a crate of eggs in Lagos and Abuja are almost same price.
Eggs are a major source of protein which makes it important to be in the everyday meal of children. Eggs are sold in crates and also in small quantities. Eggs come in various sizes depending on the size of the chicken that lays it. There are 30 pieces of eggs in one create of egg.
A Crate of Egg Price from Farm
Eggs are gotten from poultry farms as chicken lays them. A crate of eggs contains 30 eggs. When you buy eggs from the farm, you’ll make more money because it’s cheaper to buy directly from the farm. As a wholesaler who owns an egg depot, buying from the farm will help you make maximum profits.
It’s advisable to eat just one egg per week especially if you have fats already. The price of a crate of eggs from the farm is dependent on so many factors:
- Quantity: the price of a crate of egg from the farm may be cheaper depending on the number of crates you want to buy.
- Location: the price of a crate of egg from the farm may also be affected by the location of the farm and where you want the eggs to be delivered to. A far distance may affect the price of a crate of egg from the farm due to transportation cost.
- Size: the price of a crate of egg from the farm is also affected by the size of an egg. Big sized eggs will cost more than small sized eggs.
The average price of a crate of eggs in Nigeria today as at February 2025, directly from the farm is ₦4,700 naira for mixed sizes, ₦4,500 for small sizes and ₦4,900 for jumbo sizes.
How much is a crate of egg in Lagos
Egg is used as a delicacy in Nigeria due to its nutritional value. It is a high source of protein. This product is in high demand in every state in Nigeria and Lagos state is not an exception. Eggs are sold in 1 crate( 30 pieces ), and half crate ( 15 pieces ). A crate of egg in Nigeria cost 5,500 naira for the big size.
Where to Buy Crates of Eggs in large quantity in Nigeria
Egg is a very nutritional delicacy in Nigeria that can be eaten either fried or boiled. Eggs are sold in crates. There are different sizes of eggs as they are laid by chickens of different sizes. Eggs can be gotten from any market near you. To buy eggs in large quantity, you need to go to the farm or go to a depot where eggs are sold in large quantities. Some of the markets in Nigeria where eggs are sold in large quantities are:
- Badagry market
- Ikoga market
- Agbara market
- Alaba international market
- Lucida market
- Onitsha main market
- Ariaria market Aba.
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Price of 1 crate and half crate of Eggs in Nigeria
The price of one crate of egg depends on the location in Nigeria and size of the egg that you want to buy. A crate of egg is sold for 4,700 naira directly from farm and 5,500 from retail shops in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Owerri etc while half crate of eggs is sold at ₦2,750. Farms don’t usually sell half crate. Only retail shops and egg depots sell half crates of eggs.
- Small Eggs: ₦4,500 (wholesale)
- Mixed egg sizes: ₦4,700 (wholesale)
- Jumbo egg sizes: ₦4,900 (wholesale)
- Small Eggs: ₦5,000 (Retail)
- Mixed egg sizes: ₦5,200 (Retail)
- Jumbo egg sizes: ₦5,500 (Retail)
The average price of just 1 egg in Nigerian market today is ₦200
Price of a crate of egg in Abuja
The price of a crate of egg in Abuja may vary from the price of egg in other states in Nigeria. A crate of egg in Abuja is sold based on the size of the egg and the number of crates you want to buy. The average price of a crate of eggs in Abuja is ₦5,500.
Mathew
