Egg shell power
🥚 Egg Shell Powder Business Plan – India Model (2025)
🌍 WHY THIS IDEA?
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High demand in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Bangladesh, Japan, Indonesia).
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Used in:
✅ Organic toothpaste
✅ Herbal shampoo
✅ Fertilizers
✅ Calcium supplements
✅ Poultry and livestock feed -
In India: Eggshells are waste in restaurants, hotels, bakeries, etc. – mostly free to collect.
🔁 Business Model
🎯 1. Raw Material Collection
- Target sources: Hotels, bakeries, fast food chains, street stalls.
- Offer free waste pick-up – they’ll happily give you eggshells.
- Setup a collection routine (daily or 3 times/week).
⚙️ 2. Cleaning & Drying Unit
- Clean with mild hot water to remove membrane.
- Dry in solar dryer or oven at 70°C for 1–2 hours.
- You can start with domestic-level oven or solar trays.
🌀 3. Grinding & Pulverizing
- Use a pulverizer or spice grinder to make fine powder (mesh 100+).
- Cost of small grinder: ₹8,000–₹25,000
💰 Cost Breakdown (Small-Scale)
| Item | Approx Cost (INR) |
|---|---|
| Collection bins, gloves, boxes | ₹3,000 |
| Solar dryer or Oven | ₹10,000–₹20,000 |
| Grinder | ₹10,000 |
| Packing machine (basic) | ₹7,000 |
| Branding, labels, jars/pouches | ₹5,000 |
| Total | ~₹35,000–₹50,000 |
🧪 4. Product Ideas to Sell
| Product | Market |
|---|---|
| Egg Shell Calcium Powder | Amazon, Ayurveda clinics, bodybuilders |
| Organic Fertilizer Add-on | Nurseries, farmers, plant stores |
| Cosmetic Ingredient | Local herbal brands, YouTube DIY users |
| Raw Material Export | To Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia |
📦 Packaging Ideas
- Calcium Powder: Small 100g jars
- Fertilizer Add-on: 500g – 1kg packs
- B2B Raw Material: 25kg sacks
🌐 Where to Sell
- Amazon India (FMCG/daily wellness)
- Flipkart / Meesho
- Local ayurvedic shops
- B2B exports via Indiamart / TradeIndia / Alibaba
- Farmers and garden stores for fertilizer mix
📈 Profit Example
- From 10kg shells, get ~800g fine powder
- Sell 100g packs at ₹99 (Calcium Supplement)
- Cost per pack: ₹20–₹30 (processing + pack)
- Margin: ~₹60–₹70 per sale
🧠 Marketing Tip
- Make Reels like:
🥚 "This Waste Can Make ₹30,000/Month!"
🔥 "Eggshells to Fertilizer to Money 💰"
📦 Bonus: Buyers in Export Markets
Search for:
- "Egg shell powder buyers Vietnam/Bangladesh" on Indiamart/Alibaba
- "Cosmetic manufacturers Japan – organic"
- Use DGFT export license for low-volume international trade.
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