Dried eggs market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian dried eggs market expanded from 8 689 t in 2018 to 11 561 t in 2021, a 33% increase. This growth was supported by the national supply management system, which regulates egg production and marketing, including dried eggs, ensuring stable domestic output. Production of dried eggs rose from 5 430 t to 5 631 t over these years, while imports surged from 3 258 t to 6 151 t, significantly boosting total market volume.

After 2021, the market size contracted sharply, falling to 7 483 t in 2023. Although dried egg production continued to grow, reaching 6 026 t in 2023, a steep decline in imports to 1 705 t drove the overall reduction. The industry faced significant challenges from avian influenza outbreaks, which affected poultry farms and contributed to rising egg prices and production costs. Concurrently, the industry's commitment to phase out conventional hen cages by 2036 introduced long-term shifts in production practices.

By 2024, dried egg imports stabilized around 1 700 t, while exports increased to 359 t. Avian influenza continued to pressure the sector, influencing costs and market dynamics, as the supply management system maintained its foundational role in regulating production and market stability.

Production dried eggs in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada ranked 8th globally in dried egg production volume.

Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, dried egg production in Canada declined. In 2020, Canada produced 5 537 tonnes of dried eggs, down 1.0% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 591 tonnes, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

Exports dried eggs from Canada

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export levels fluctuated significantly, with a 1 911-fold difference between the low of 0.1 tonnes in 2018 and the high of 115 tonnes in 2020. In 2020, Canada exported 115 tonnes of dried eggs, marking a sharp increase of 68.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 99.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 113 300.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Australia dominated the partner structure of dried egg exports, consistently accounting for 99.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The value of exports showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 124 times, from a low of 2 thousand US dollars in 2018 to a high of 277 thousand US dollars in 2020. In 2020, Canada's dried egg exports reached 277 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gain of 53.9% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 94.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 7 959.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of dried egg exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Australia alone accounting for 96.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dried eggs to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Foreign dried egg supplies to Canada increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 5 539 tonnes, up by 48.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 179%, averaging an annualized rate of 40.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, 99.8% of total dried egg imports in kind to Canada were directed to the United States, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, dried egg imports to Canada increased. In 2020, imports totaled 11 300 thousand US dollars, up by 34.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 31%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 426 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 2.3%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, the United States served as the main outlet for dried eggs to Canada, consistently absorbing 99.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

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