Export guide

How Many Eggs Fit in a 20ft and 40ft Reefer Container?

In short: A 40 ft reefer container holds approximately 360,000 table eggs — about 1,000 master cartons of 360 eggs each. A 20 ft reefer holds approximately 150,000 eggs — about 420 cartons. A master carton is 360 eggs (12 trays of 30). Actual counts vary slightly with carton dimensions and the stowage plan.

Key facts
  • Master carton = 360 eggs (12 trays × 30)
  • 40 ft reefer ≈ 1,000 cartons ≈ 360,000 eggs
  • 20 ft reefer ≈ 420 cartons ≈ 150,000 eggs
  • Minimum order = one 20 ft reefer
  • Reefer held at 5–8 °C, agreed per destination

The carton math

Everything starts from the master carton: 360 eggs, made up of 12 moulded trays of 30. From there, loadability is a function of how many cartons fit a container and the stowage plan.

40 ft reefer

A 40 ft reefer takes roughly 1,000 master cartons, or about 360,000 eggs. This is the standard unit for full-programme buyers.

20 ft reefer

A 20 ft reefer takes roughly 420 cartons, or about 150,000 eggs — which is also our minimum order. It suits trial orders and smaller repeating programmes.

Why figures are indicative

Exact counts vary with carton dimensions, pallet configuration and the stowage plan agreed for your lane. We confirm the precise load against your purchase specification. See packing and logistics for pack formats and temperature.

Dr. Mahesh Eknath Mungase
Nilkamal Global Egg — writing on table-egg sourcing, export documentation, cold chain and Gulf/Asia market access. More about our team.

Questions

Frequently asked

How many eggs are in a 40 ft container?
About 360,000 eggs — roughly 1,000 master cartons of 360 eggs each.
What is the minimum egg order from India?
One 20 ft reefer, approximately 150,000 eggs, with mixed-grade loading available.

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