Dried eggs market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Brazilian dried egg production increased from 9 501 t to 10 352 t, driven by investments in processing technologies such as pasteurization and dehydration, which extended shelf life and enhanced food safety for industrial users. The domestic market volume remained stable at around 9 300 t, while exports began to rise, doubling from 456 t to 1 027 t, supported by Brazil's privileged sanitary status free from avian influenza, which boosted international confidence.

Between 2021 and 2023, production continued to grow, reaching 10 665 t in 2023, but the domestic market volume contracted to 8 318 t as exports surged to 2 354 t in 2023. This export growth was fueled by strong international demand, particularly from Japan, and was reinforced by stringent biosecurity systems at major producers like Katayama Alimentos. Adverse weather conditions in 2023, including high temperatures, temporarily reduced bird productivity and increased production costs, while domestic demand was supported by the egg's perception as a complete and affordable protein.

In 2024, exports maintained their upward trajectory, with a 69.5% increase in volume during the first two months, underscoring the sustained competitiveness of Brazilian dried eggs on the global market. The sector's foundation was strengthened by the adoption of animal welfare certifications and advanced farming practices, alongside ongoing concentration of production in larger, more technological enterprises.

Production dried eggs in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, t

On a global scale, Brazil ranked as the world's fourth-largest producer of dried eggs between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of dried eggs, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried eggs, 2018-2021

Brazil's dried egg production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 10 352 tons of dried eggs, representing a 0.9% increase over the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports dried eggs from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2021, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.3 times. In 2021, Brazil's foreign dried egg supplies reached 1 027 tons, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 7.6%. The largest decline was observed in 2020 at 2.9%, while the most substantial growth occurred in 2019 with a 115.5% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Cuba, Argentina, and the United States emerged as the primary markets for Brazil's dried egg exports in volume terms. Cuba accounted for 22.8% of exports, Argentina for 14.9%, and the United States for 13.8%, collectively representing 51.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Brazil's dried egg export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported dried eggs worth 4 134 thousand US dollars, marking a strong 16.4% advance compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 47.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Cuba, Argentina, and Uruguay—collectively absorbed 70.0% of Brazil's total dried egg export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports dried eggs to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2021, while the maximum occurred in 2019, with a 17-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Brazil imported 59 tons of dried eggs, reflecting a dramatic 85.2% decrease compared to 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, two countries—France and Argentina—accounted for the entirety of Brazil's dried egg imports in volume terms, with a combined share of 100.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Brazil's dried egg import value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports registered 31 thousand US dollars, representing a 79.3% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value fell by 83.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 45.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the two leading sources—Argentina and France—together accounted for 100.0% of Brazil's total dried egg import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021