📌 Quick answer: A crate of 30 medium eggs costs ₦5,400 in Lagos markets, according to the Lagos State Government’s food price tracker (October 2026). That is about ₦180 an egg, and far below the ₦8,500 a crate some shops charged in March 2026 during a shortage of day-old chicks. Shops and supermarkets still charge more than the market.
Egg Price Today
| Item | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs, mediumcrate of 30 | ₦5,400 | First check |
This is the market price for medium eggs. Large and jumbo eggs cost more, and neighbourhood shops and supermarkets usually add ₦500 to ₦1,500 a crate. Direct from a poultry farm you will often pay a little less than the market price, especially if you buy several crates.
Why Egg Prices Jumped Earlier in 2026, and Have Eased
In March 2026 a crate reached ₦8,500 in many shops, up from ₦6,000–₦6,500, while farm-gate prices were about ₦5,500. The Poultry Association of Nigeria blamed a shortage of day-old chicks: many farms had sold off old laying hens and could not get new chicks, with hatcheries booked for months and the price of a chick almost doubling from ₦1,800 to ₦3,300. Higher maize (feed) and transport costs added to the pressure.
New laying hens take about five months from chick to first egg, so supply recovers slowly once chicks are available again. By October 2026 the Lagos State tracker showed medium eggs at ₦5,400 a crate in the markets it surveys.
Other Food Prices in Lagos Markets
| Item | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoesper kg | ₦2,000 | First check |
| Pepper (rodo)per kg | ₦2,200 | First check |
| Tatasheper kg | ₦2,500 | First check |
| Shomboper kg | ₦2,500 | First check |
| Onionsper kg | ₦900 | First check |
| Yam, mediumper tuber | ₦2,500 | First check |
How to Pay Less for Eggs
- Buy at the market, not the supermarket. The difference is often ₦1,000 a crate or more.
- Buy direct from a poultry farm if one is near you, especially for several crates. Many farms take orders on WhatsApp.
- Share crates with neighbours or colleagues instead of buying eggs one by one, which costs much more per egg.
- Choose medium eggs for everyday cooking. The nutrition per gram is the same as large eggs.
- Do not overbuy. Eggs keep only one to two weeks without a fridge in Nigerian heat.
How to Store Eggs in Nigeria’s Heat
- Without a fridge: keep eggs in their crate, pointed end down, somewhere cool and shaded. Use them within about 7 to 14 days.
- In a fridge: eggs keep for three to five weeks. Store them on a shelf rather than in the door, and once refrigerated, keep them cold.
- Do not wash eggs before storing them. Washing removes the natural coating that keeps bacteria out.
- Check freshness with water. Fresh eggs sink and lie flat; eggs that stand on end are older but still fine; eggs that float should be thrown away.
Brown or White Eggs?
There is no nutritional difference. Shell colour depends only on the breed of hen. Buy whichever is cheaper.
Selling Eggs: The Basics
Many people checking egg prices are thinking of selling them. The simplest model is buying crates from a farm or distributor and selling by the crate, half crate or piece near offices, schools and busy streets. Margins depend on how cheaply you buy and how few eggs you break in transport. Breakages and slow sales in hot weather are the main risks, so buy only what you can sell within a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a crate of eggs in Nigeria today?
In October 2026 the Lagos State food price tracker put a crate of 30 medium eggs at ₦5,400 in Lagos markets. Shops and supermarkets usually charge more. The table at the top of this page shows the latest checked price.
How much is one egg in Nigeria?
About ₦180 at the October 2026 Lagos market price of ₦5,400 a crate. Shops selling single eggs usually charge more.
Why were eggs so expensive in March 2026?
A shortage of day-old chicks cut the number of laying hens, and feed and transport costs rose. Some shops charged ₦8,500 a crate.
Where is the cheapest place to buy eggs?
Directly from poultry farms or at big markets, buying whole crates rather than single eggs.
Sources
- Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems: Lagos food price tracker, October 2026.
- The Guardian (Nigeria), “Consumers groan as egg costs ₦8,500 per crate”, 31 March 2026, including figures from the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos chapter.
Last updated: 13 October 2026 · NaijaSabi Finance Desk. The price tables update automatically from the NaijaSabi Price Index.
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