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Dried eggs market in Eastern Africa

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the dried eggs market in Eastern Africa contracted, with production falling from 162.8 tons to 142.9 tons and market size dropping from 228.4 tons to 154.1 tons. This was followed by a sharp recovery in 2022, when production jumped to 205.7 tons and the market expanded to 256.1 tons, before edging down to 242.5 tons in 2023.

In recent years, supply-side challenges have affected the market. Rising chicken feed costs forced poultry farmers to reduce stock, leading to egg scarcity and higher prices, which indirectly pressured dried egg production. Excessive imports created an artificial glut that impacted local producers, though import volumes have since declined. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development's focus on food security and the emergence of new chicken breeds aimed at improving efficiency are also shaping the poultry sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dried eggs in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Eastern Africa's dried egg production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, the region produced 155.8 tonnes, but this fell to 143.3 tonnes in 2020, representing an 8.0% decrease. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 8.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 162.8 tonnes, which also saw the largest year-on-year increase of 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	(4.3%)	(8.0%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Eastern Africa's dried egg production value has also decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 780 thousand US dollars, down 4.9% from the previous year. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 1 039 thousand US dollars, which marked a significant increase of 32.2%. However, the largest decline was seen in 2019, with a drop of 21.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.2%	(21.1%)	(4.9%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried eggs from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, kg

Dried egg exports from Eastern Africa have fallen for the third year running. In 2019, exports were at 38.5 kilograms, but they plummeted to just 5 kilograms in 2020, a dramatic 87.0% decrease. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 99.9%, translating to an average annual reduction of 91.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.0%)	(55.9%)	(87.0%)	(91.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The value of dried egg exports from Eastern Africa has also declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 27 US dollars, which is 86.5% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export values decreased by 99.9%, with an average annual decline of 91.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.8%)	(63.6%)	(86.5%)	(91.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried eggs to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, kg

The import market for dried eggs in Eastern Africa showed volatility during the observed period. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 16 261 kilograms, but they rebounded to 17 777 kilograms in 2020, a modest increase of 9.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 65 718 kilograms, creating a fourfold gap compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 75.3% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 44.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.5%	(75.3%)	9.3%	(26.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Italy, and Sweden remained the top suppliers of dried eggs to Eastern Africa by volume. The United States accounted for 34.4% of imports, Italy for 32.1%, and Sweden for 14.5%. Together, these three countries made up 81.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Market performance for dried egg imports in Eastern Africa fluctuated noticeably. In 2020, imports reached their lowest point at 7 594 US dollars, down 89.6% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 88 132 US dollars, resulting in an 11.6-fold difference between the peak and trough. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a jump of 118.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	118.6%	(17.3%)	(89.6%)	(42.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the period from 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United States, and India were the leading sources of dried egg imports by value. Together, these three markets accounted for 71.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io