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UK Eggs Prices

On the DEFRA price index (2020 = 100), UK eggs prices were 180.4 in June 2026 — 80.4% above the 2020 average@if($c['yoy']!==null && !$abs), up 1.6% year on year@endif.

UK Eggs price trend (2014–2026)

100 14 17 20 23 26 180.4

Index, 2020 = 100 (annual average). Latest bar = 2026.

The numbers

Price index (June 2026, 2020=100)180.4 (80.4% above 2020)
Index year-on-year+1.6%
Index five-year change+65.2%

Understanding these figures

This is a price index, not an absolute price: it shows how the UK farm-gate price of eggs has moved relative to its 2020 average (set at 100). Eggs itself is usually quoted pence per dozen. For current absolute market prices, see AHDB.

Eggs price frequently asked questions

Are UK eggs prices going up or down?

UK eggs prices in June 2026 were up 1.6% on a year earlier.

What is the eggs price index?

It is DEFRA's measure of how the farm-gate price of eggs has changed relative to 2020 (set at 100). A value of 180.4 means prices are 80.4% above the 2020 average.

Where does this data come from?

From official DEFRA statistics published on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence: the Agricultural Price Index for the trend. We do not republish restricted commercial data.

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Source: DEFRA Agricultural Price Indices, Crown copyright, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Page updated 19 Sep 2026.