Top 5 egg producing states driving India’s poultry growth

According to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024 by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, India’s egg production is continuously increasing, reaching an estimated 142.77 billion eggs in 2023-24, showing a growth of 6.8% over the last decade. This increase represents an annual increase of 3.18% over 2022-23.

Here’s a look at the largest egg producing states in India:

1. Andhra Pradesh – 17.85% of total production

Andhra Pradesh remains the top contributor to India’s egg production. With modern poultry farming practices and large-scale farms, the state leads the country with about one-fifth of the total egg production.

2. Tamil Nadu – 15.64% of total production

Tamil Nadu, which produces a significant share of India’s eggs, is in second place. The state’s poultry industry benefits from strong infrastructure and high demand in both domestic and export markets.

3. Telangana – 12.88% of total production

Telangana remains a major player with efficient farming systems and supportive policies that encourage egg production.

4. West Bengal – 11.37% of total production

West Bengal’s contribution to the national egg production is more than 11%. The state has witnessed steady growth thanks to small and medium-sized poultry enterprises.

5. Karnataka – 6.63% of total production

Karnataka features in the top five, leveraging both traditional and commercial poultry farming to meet local and regional demand.

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Although these states lead in terms of numbers, the highest growth rates have been seen in Ladakh (75.88%), Manipur (33.84%) and Uttar Pradesh (29.88%), indicating the emerging potential in these regions.

India’s increasing egg production reflects not only increased consumption but also progress in poultry farming, nutritional security and contribution to the rural economy.