Average price of eggs in Ireland
In September 2026, the official average price of eggs in Ireland was €2.47 per 6 ct (€0.41 per egg), according to the Central Statistics Office. That is 6% higher than in September 2025.
These are official averages for information only — not offers, quotes or the price at any particular store.
- Latest average
- €2.47
- per 6 ct, Sep 2026
- 12-month change
- +6%
- since Sep 2025
- 24-month high
- €2.47
- Aug 2026
- 24-month low
- €2.24
- Nov 2024
Price of eggs over the last 24 months
From October 2024 to September 2026, the average price of eggs ranged from €2.24 (November 2024) to €2.47 (August 2026) per 6 ct.
Show the data table
| Month | Per 6 ct | Per egg |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | €2.47 | €0.41 |
| August 2026 | €2.47 | €0.41 |
| July 2026 | €2.46 | €0.41 |
| June 2026 | €2.47 | €0.41 |
| May 2026 | €2.46 | €0.41 |
| April 2026 | €2.37 | €0.40 |
| March 2026 | €2.37 | €0.39 |
| February 2026 | €2.36 | €0.39 |
| January 2026 | €2.36 | €0.39 |
| December 2025 | €2.35 | €0.39 |
| November 2025 | €2.35 | €0.39 |
| October 2025 | €2.35 | €0.39 |
| September 2025 | €2.34 | €0.39 |
| August 2025 | €2.31 | €0.38 |
| July 2025 | €2.25 | €0.37 |
| June 2025 | €2.25 | €0.37 |
| May 2025 | €2.25 | €0.37 |
| April 2025 | €2.24 | €0.37 |
| March 2025 | €2.24 | €0.37 |
| February 2025 | €2.25 | €0.37 |
| January 2025 | €2.25 | €0.37 |
| December 2024 | €2.24 | €0.37 |
| November 2024 | €2.24 | €0.37 |
| October 2024 | €2.24 | €0.37 |
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Average price of eggs in other units
| Unit | Average price |
|---|---|
| per egg | €0.41 |
| per 3 eggs | €1.24 |
| per 6 eggs | €2.47 |
What is measured
- Item, as the source defines it: Large eggs per half dozen
- Area: Ireland (national average) · Series CPM12/10730
- National average prices published monthly with the Consumer Price Index. Prices include VAT where it applies.
- National average across Ireland, from the prices collected each month for the Consumer Price Index. Prices vary by shop, brand and pack size.
Source
Source: Central Statistics Office (CSO), Table CPM12 National Average Price, September 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Data: Table CPM12 National Average Price. Licence: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).
Last updated on this site: October 15, 2026. Next update: October 2026 data, expected around early November 2026.