Dried eggs market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The dried eggs market in the Americas expanded significantly in 2020, with volume rising to 43 119 tons, a 13.2% increase from the previous year. This surge was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated demand for long shelf-life food products and convenient baking solutions. Consumers sought protein-rich ingredients, and the need for shelf-stable options reconfigured supply chains toward processed egg formats like dried eggs.

After the peak in 2020, market volume contracted over the next two years, falling to 41 941 tons in 2021 and then sharply to 33 480 tons in 2022. The 2022 level represented a 20.2% drop from 2021, indicating a notable market adjustment.

The market rebounded in 2023, reaching 38 543 tons, a 15.1% recovery from the low point in 2022. Growth was supported by sustained consumer preference for convenience, long shelf life, and protein content, alongside emerging trends toward organic and fortified dried egg products. Technological advancements in drying and processing infrastructure also contributed to this expansion.

Production dried eggs in Americas

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Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

Dried egg production in the Americas has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 39 919 tonnes of dried eggs, marking a 9.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 33 444 tonnes, with the largest decline of 1.7% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried eggs from Americas

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The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2017 and dropped to their lowest point in 2018, showing a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Americas exported 1 548 tonnes of dried eggs, representing a 33.8% decrease from the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 152 tonnes, with the largest decline of 55.6% also in 2018. Conversely, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 103.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, Russia, and Denmark played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of dried eggs from the Americas. Japan accounted for 7.2% of exports in kind, Russia for 5.2%, and Denmark for 4.6%. Together, their combined share reached only 17.0% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the Americas exported 6 386 thousand US dollars worth of dried eggs, reflecting a 31.5% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 46.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -18.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 43.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 38.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Japan contributed 7.3% of exports in value terms, Russia 5.2%, and South Africa 4.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 17.0% of total flows, with the remaining 83.0% formed by a long tail of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried eggs to Americas

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After a two-year decline, dried egg imports into the Americas increased in 2020. Imports stood at 4 748 tonnes, representing a 20.8% rise compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -5.8%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 930 tonnes, with the largest decline of 22.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Germany, and France were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of dried egg imports into the Americas. Denmark accounted for 4.4% of imports in kind, Germany for 2.4%, and France for 2.2%. Their combined share reached 9.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign dried egg supplies to the Americas totalled 26 425 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 23.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 30.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 29 473 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 27.5% in 2019 and the largest increase of 46.0% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, France, and Germany formed the main group of destinations for dried egg imports into the Americas in value terms. Denmark accounted for 6.0% of imports in value terms, France for 3.1%, and Germany for 3.0%. Together, their combined share reached 12.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020