Average price of eggs in the UK
In September 2026, the official estimated average price of eggs in the UK was £3.95 per dozen (£0.33 per egg), according to the Office for National Statistics. That is 2% higher than in September 2025.
ONS publishes these averages as official statistics in development: estimates that mainly show how prices change, not exact shelf prices.
These are official averages for information only — not offers, quotes or the price at any particular store.
- Latest average
- £3.95
- per dozen, Sep 2026
- 12-month change
- +2%
- since Sep 2025
- 24-month high
- £3.98
- Apr 2026
- 24-month low
- £3.79
- Jan 2025
Price of eggs over the last 24 months
From January 2025 to September 2026, the average price of eggs ranged from £3.79 (January 2025) to £3.98 (April 2026) per dozen.
Show the data table
| Month | Per dozen | Per egg |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | £3.95 | £0.33 |
| August 2026 | £3.93 | £0.33 |
| July 2026 | £3.95 | £0.33 |
| June 2026 | £3.92 | £0.33 |
| May 2026 | £3.96 | £0.33 |
| April 2026 | £3.98 | £0.33 |
| March 2026 | £3.97 | £0.33 |
| February 2026 | £3.94 | £0.33 |
| January 2026 | £3.92 | £0.33 |
| December 2025 | £3.92 | £0.33 |
| November 2025 | £3.92 | £0.33 |
| October 2025 | £3.88 | £0.32 |
| September 2025 | £3.88 | £0.32 |
| August 2025 | £3.87 | £0.32 |
| July 2025 | £3.87 | £0.32 |
| June 2025 | £3.81 | £0.32 |
| May 2025 | £3.80 | £0.32 |
| April 2025 | £3.82 | £0.32 |
| March 2025 | £3.79 | £0.32 |
| February 2025 | £3.80 | £0.32 |
| January 2025 | £3.79 | £0.32 |
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Average price of eggs in other units
| Unit | Average price |
|---|---|
| per dozen | £3.95 |
| per egg | £0.33 |
| per 18 eggs | £5.93 |
What is measured
- Item, as the source defines it: Eggs - free-range, per 12 pack
- Area: United Kingdom · Series Eggs - free-range
- ONS average prices are official statistics in development: a January average moved by the item’s monthly price index. Prices include VAT where it applies. Items and averages are revised each March with the shopping basket. Free-range eggs.
- Official estimate for the UK: a January average carried forward each month by the item’s price index, so it mainly shows price change. Prices vary by shop, brand and pack size.
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0.
Data: Shopping prices comparison tool (average prices). Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last updated on this site: October 21, 2026. Next update: October 2026 data, expected around late November 2026.