UK Free-Range Eggs Prices
On the DEFRA price index (2020 = 100), UK free-range eggs prices were 181.2 in June 2026 — 81.2% above the 2020 average@if($c['yoy']!==null && !$abs), up 0.7% year on year@endif.
UK Free-Range Eggs price trend (2014–2026)
Index, 2020 = 100 (annual average). Latest bar = 2026.
The numbers
| Price index (June 2026, 2020=100) | 181.2 (81.2% above 2020) |
|---|---|
| Index year-on-year | +0.7% |
| Index five-year change | +67.6% |
Understanding these figures
This is a price index, not an absolute price: it shows how the UK farm-gate price of free-range eggs has moved relative to its 2020 average (set at 100). Free-Range Eggs itself is usually quoted pence per dozen. For current absolute market prices, see AHDB.
Free-Range Eggs price frequently asked questions
Are UK free-range eggs prices going up or down?
UK free-range eggs prices in June 2026 were up 0.7% on a year earlier.
What is the free-range eggs price index?
It is DEFRA's measure of how the farm-gate price of free-range eggs has changed relative to 2020 (set at 100). A value of 181.2 means prices are 81.2% 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.