Dried eggs market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian dried egg market expanded from 2 071 t in 2018 to 2 883 t in 2020, driven by regulatory measures that boosted consumer confidence. Following the fipronil recall scare, enhanced controls confirmed the safety of Belgian eggs, reassuring buyers. The mandatory egg labeling system introduced in 2019 improved traceability, while the 2020 publication of quality guidelines for egg producers helped standardize offerings and support smaller farms.

Production continued to rise, reaching 2 889 t in 2022, even as avian influenza outbreaks posed supply challenges. The application of EU hygiene rules in 2021 and updated labeling requirements in Wallonia reinforced market standards. By 2023, production surged to 4 888 t, aided by the Belgian food safety agency's public assurances of compliance after contaminated egg recalls in Germany, which strengthened domestic demand.

In 2024, new animal welfare ordinances prohibited the continuous confinement of laying hens, and major caterer Sodexo committed to sourcing eggs from producers using in-ovo sexing, reflecting a shift toward higher welfare standards. These developments, alongside ongoing monitoring for chemical contaminants, shaped the market's evolution toward more transparent and ethical production.

Production dried eggs in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Belgium was among the world's leading producers of dried eggs from 2017 to 2020, ranking 14th globally by production volume.

Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

Belgium's dried egg production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 978 tonnes of dried eggs, marking a sharp rise of 33.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 271 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After a two-year decline, dried egg production in Belgium increased in value. In 2020, the output was valued at 10 780 thousand US dollars, which is 31.8% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 5.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 181 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports dried eggs from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium's volume of dried egg exports reached 269 tonnes, representing a decrease of 23.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 6.3%, with a CAGR of 2.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 246 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 350 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 42.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Belgium's dried egg exports in kind were the United Kingdom (47.0% of exports), Germany (14.6%), and France (8.2%), together accounting for 69.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, dried egg exports from Belgium totaled 1 466 thousand US dollars, down by 23.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 19.4%, with a CAGR of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 926 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of dried eggs from Belgium in value terms were the United Kingdom (36.3% of exports), Germany (16.6%), and France (10.9%), jointly accounting for 63.8% of total exports.

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

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

Imports dried eggs to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium's dried egg import volume reached 1 175 tonnes, which is 17.5% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 23.7%, with a CAGR of 7.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and France were the dominant sources for Belgium's dried egg imports in kind, jointly accounting for 85.5% of total flows, with the remaining share going to other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium's dried egg imports amounted to 5 376 thousand US dollars, showing an increase of 15.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 6.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 644 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 5 621 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (with 51.0% of total flows) and France (36.1%) together formed 87.1% of Belgium's dried egg imports in value terms, while other partners accounted for the remaining volume.

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

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