Namakkal eggs break out of shells to go global

WITH the export of one crore eggs to the US, a historic first, Namakkal is rewriting India's export story in transformative ways.

- SNEHA SIVASHANMUGAM @ Namakkal

Namakkal, widely recognised as the "Egg Capital of India," produces about six crore eggs daily, of which around 50 lakh are exported every day.

It continues to be the country's leading hub for egg exports, totalling 15 crore eggs every month. Some of the top export destinations include the UAE, Bahrain, Maldives, Oman and some African countries.

Jahan R, secretary of Egg and Poultry Products Exporters Association said eggs from Namakkal are exported in refrigerated containers, each carrying 4,72,320 eggs valued at around $35,000 per container or approximately 30 lakh based on the current exchange rate.

"While Andhra Pradesh leads India in egg production, Namakkal ranks first in exports due to its proximity to ports, resulting in shorter transit times.