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Eggs (Medium)

Current price
₦5,400
per Crate of 30 · Lagos State Govt · 15 May 2026
▼ 6.9%

Price history

UpdatedMarketLatestSource
15 May 2026Mile 12₦5,400Lagos State Govt
15 April 2026Mile 12₦5,800Lagos State Govt
15 April 2026Daleko Market₦5,600Nairametrics survey
15 April 2026Oyingbo₦5,750Nairametrics survey
15 April 2026Mushin₦5,650Nairametrics survey
15 March 2026Mile 12₦5,589Lagos State Govt
15 March 2026Daleko Market₦5,400Nairametrics survey
15 March 2026Oyingbo₦5,500Nairametrics survey
15 March 2026Mushin₦5,450Nairametrics survey

Price by Market

MarketAreaPricevs cheapest
Mile 12Ketu, Mainland₦5,400Cheapest ✓

Mile 12: Lagos's largest wholesale food market. Best for bulk grains, rice, and beans. Busiest early morning.

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Yoruba name
Ẹyin
Igbo name
Àkwá
Season
Year-round
Price trend
Rising
Origin
Produced locally across Lagos and Ogun states. Major poultry farms: Chi Farms (Ajanla Farms), Obasanjo Farms, Zartech. Lagos has significant local production, unlike most food items which travel from the north.
Also known as
Table eggsChicken eggsLayer eggsCrate eggs

📦 Storage tips

Store pointed end down in the fridge — lasts 3-5 weeks. At room temperature (Lagos heat), eggs last only 7-10 days. Check freshness: place in water — fresh eggs sink and lie flat, old eggs float. Never wash eggs before storing — the natural coating protects them.

🛒 Buying tips

Buy by the crate (30 eggs, ₦5,800) not individually (₦250-₦300 each). Check for cracks before buying — cracked eggs spoil fast. "Organic" or "village eggs" are smaller but more expensive (₦400-₦500 each). Fresh eggs have rough shells; older eggs feel smooth.

🥗 Nutrition

Complete protein source with all 9 essential amino acids. One egg has ~6g protein, 5g fat, and 186mg cholesterol. The cheapest animal protein in Lagos at ~₦193 per egg. A family of 5 gets adequate protein from 10 eggs per day for ₦1,930 — far cheaper than chicken (₦5,900/kg).

🍳 Used in

Egg sauceFried eggs & breadIndomie & eggFried ricePancakesBakingBoiled eggs in stew

🔁 Substitutes

No direct substitute at this price pointBeans (₦2,400/kg — plant protein)Soy chunks (₦1,500/kg)

📝 Why this price matters

Eggs are Lagos's protein lifeline — the cheapest animal protein at ₦193 per egg (₦5,800 per crate of 30). When chicken costs ₦5,900/kg and beef exceeds ₦7,000/kg, eggs become the substitution of choice. NBS data shows egg prices climbed to ₦5,800 per crate in April 2026, up from ₦5,589 in March — driven by rising feed costs (maize and soya bean meal) which account for 70% of poultry production costs. Unlike most food items that travel from the north, eggs are produced locally in Lagos and Ogun states, so transport costs are lower. But feed is imported or sourced nationally, linking egg prices to the same FX and fuel dynamics affecting everything else. The jollof rice cooking calculator shows the power of the egg substitution: replacing 1kg of chicken (₦5,900) with 10 eggs (₦1,930) in a family pot saves ₦3,970 — a 38% reduction in total meal cost.

FAQ

Eggs (Medium) currently sells for ₦5,400 per Crate of 30 at Mile 12, our reference market.