Dried eggs market in China

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, China's dried egg production expanded steadily from 162.7 thousand tons to 180.8 thousand tons. The initial growth in 2018 was supported by a relatively stable inventory of egg-laying hens, which ensured consistent raw material availability for processing despite seasonal heat waves that temporarily reduced laying rates.

After a minor dip to 177.7 thousand tons in 2021, production recovered to 180.0 thousand tons in 2022, maintaining the overall upward trajectory. The market demonstrated resilience during this period, setting the stage for further expansion.

Output reached 185.4 thousand tons in 2023, driven primarily by the rapid development of the egg processing sector. The entry of approximately 60 new deep-processing enterprises, coupled with accelerated demand for convenient egg products from the fast-food industry, significantly boosted production. This growth was further reinforced by a shift in consumer preferences towards high-protein diets, which increased demand for dried egg products.

Production dried eggs in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China held the top position globally in dried egg production.

Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

China's dried egg production increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 180.8 thousand tons of dried eggs, marking a moderate rise of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

China's dried egg production value also rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 605 million US dollars, reflecting a 1.4% increase from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 23.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried eggs from China

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, China's cross-border shipments of dried eggs reached 517.0 tons, a 2.3% decrease from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 20%, with an average annual decline of 7.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 463.8 tons. The largest drop occurred in 2018, with a 28.2% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, South Korea, and the United States were the leading destinations for China's dried egg exports by volume. Hong Kong accounted for 26.7% of exports, South Korea for 16.4%, and the United States for 12.4%, together making up 55.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, China's dried egg export value amounted to 4 591 thousand US dollars, down 5.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 12%, with an average annual decline of 4.2%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 4 183 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, at 19.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 16.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, the United States, and Canada were the key partners for China's dried egg exports by value. Hong Kong represented 23.0% of exports, the United States 18.3%, and Canada 18.1%, collectively accounting for 59.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried eggs to China

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, China's dried egg imports totaled 132.8 tons, showing a sharp increase of 600.4% compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated China's dried egg imports by volume, consistently representing 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, China's dried egg import value reached 301 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant rise of 626.5% from the year before.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary and nearly exclusive source for China's dried egg imports by value, maintaining a share of 100.0%.

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

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