Price of Eggs in Ghana
The price of eggs in Ghana keeps changing drastically almost every week, and it is alarming for farmers and consumers alike.
As the price of feed for birds keeps being at the top of the chart as the most expensive feed source for animals in Ghana, so will the products from the birds keep increasing.
The price of eggs in Ghana increased overboard during the covid-19 era and has since not come down.
Since eggs are the primary source of protein in every meal, despite the price, household still purchases them for the family, and it has become very beneficial to farmers amidst the challenges they face in poultry production.

The market of eggs in Ghana
Despite the drastic price increase, eggs are Ghana’s most purchased protein source. Compared to other sources of proteins needed by an individual meal, the egg seems to have a reasonable price and enough for all the household to enjoy one each.
The market for eggs in Ghana keeps increasing, and due to the price of feed for the birds, most farmers are now getting rid of their birds. As demand increases and there is little supply, the price of eggs in Ghana will keep increasing.
Price of Eggs in Ghana
Since the covid-19 era, the price of eggs in Ghana has increased by over 50% of its price. The price of the major feed ingredients for layer birds, like maize, soybean, and many others, increased, which affected the price of eggs and is still affecting it.
On average, a crate of eggs in Ghana costs between GHS 50-90, depending on your location, egg size, and place of purchase.
Egg Size | Price (GHS) |
Pullet eggs | 45-50 |
Small eggs | 50-60 |
Medium eggs | 60-70 |
Large eggs | 70-90 |
Unsorted eggs | 55-75 |
How much is one egg in Ghana?
Depending on the size of the egg, one egg in Ghana costs between GHS 2-5. Many factors affect Ghana’s price, including the egg’s size, location of purchase, where you stay, whether it’s a raw egg, boiled egg, fried egg, or scrambled egg, etc.
What is the wholesale price of eggs in Ghana?
Farmers and distributors give eggs at GHS50-65 for wholesale prices depending on the size of the egg and the farmer’s preference.
Eggs suppliers in Ghana
- KNUST Animal Science Department, Kumasi
- Akate Farms, Kumasi
- Genesis Farms, Kumasi
- Boris’ B Farms, Kumasi
- Jennifer’s Farms, Accra
- Celestial Farms, Accra
- Dromo Farms, Kasoa
Crate of eggs meaning
A crate serves as a holder used for transporting eggs. Crate for singular and crates for two or more. A crate of eggs normally has 30 spaces to hold eggs. It can be made from plastic or cardboard grids.
Factors affecting the price of eggs in Ghana.
Cost of production
One of the main factors affecting the price of eggs in Ghana is the production cost. Feed given to the birds is now expensive, which is affecting the price of their produce.
Size of the egg
The bigger the size of an egg, the higher the price, and vice-versa.
Location
Farms locations also affect the price of an egg as the price of transportation has also increased; this makes farmers and distributors factor in the cost of transportation.
Demand and supply
As the demand for eggs increases and there is a low supply, the price of an egg will increase.
Conclusion
The increase in the price of eggs in Ghana is alarming, and it seems the price has come to stay. The price is not changing anytime soon. As feed prices keep increasing, so will the price of eggs in Ghana.
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Source: bjaysam.com
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