‘Bihari Eggs’ Emerge As Top Choice In Patna, Demand Surges Despite Rising Prices

Egg consumption patterns in Patna are witnessing a noticeable shift, with locally produced eggs increasingly replacing those sourced from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Punjab. Traders in the capital say that eggs from Mokama, Vaishali, and Muzaffarpur have become the preferred choice among customers due to their superior taste, quality, and stronger shells.

According to wholesalers, eggs brought from outside Bihar often have thinner shells, making them more prone to breakage during transport. In contrast, eggs from local farms have firmer shells, resulting in lower damage and higher demand. This shift has boosted sales for local poultry producers.

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Meanwhile, egg prices have climbed with the arrival of winter. In the wholesale market, a carton of 210 eggs, which was recently priced between Rs 1,280 and Rs 1,330, has now risen to Rs 1,350-Rs 1,400. In retail markets, eggs are selling for Rs 9 to Rs 10 apiece.

Pintu, an egg trader from Kurji, said that following Chhath Puja, crate prices rose by Rs 8-Rs 10. A 30-egg crate that earlier cost Rs 185 now sells for Rs 195-Rs 200. A carton priced at Rs 1,300 last November is now retailing for Rs 1,400-Rs 1,430. Rising chicken feed costs are cited as the primary factor behind the surge.

Shankar, a wholesaler from Jagdev Path, said that around a dozen vehicles carrying eggs arrive in Patna every day from Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal, and various parts of Bihar. Despite sufficient supply, customer demand is significantly tilted toward local eggs, leading to higher sales for local producers.

Restaurants, however, have not yet passed the price hike on to customers. Vikas Pandey, who runs a hotel in Rajabazar, said menu prices remain unchanged for now. But with eggs being central to dishes such as egg curry, egg roll, chicken biryani, and chilli chicken, rising input costs could soon squeeze margins. Businesses that use 450-550 eggs daily say that if prices continue to rise, an increase in menu rates may become unavoidable.

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Ajay Gupta, president of the Bihar State Business Association, said the surge in demand for local eggs has opened new opportunities for the state’s poultry sector. He noted that the trend is likely to boost production, employment, and farmer income in Bihar. “Demand and prices may increase further,” he added.

For now, the “Bihari egg” stands firmly at the centre of Patna’s egg market, driven by its quality and reliability.