Dried eggs market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The North American dried eggs market expanded from 19 659 t in 2018 to 25 746 t in 2020. This growth was initially driven by rising consumer demand for convenient, long‑shelf‑life products and technological advances that improved drying efficiency. The market accelerated in 2020 when the COVID‑19 pandemic spurred more home cooking, boosting demand for shelf‑stable ingredients like dried eggs.

After peaking in 2020, market volume dipped to 23 672 t in 2021. A severe avian influenza outbreak in the U.S. during 2022 then sharply curtailed the supply of fresh eggs, the key raw material for dried egg production. This supply shock, combined with higher feed and raw material costs, drove the market down to 15 782 t that year.

In 2023 the market recovered to 20 903 t. Strategic alliances among major companies helped introduce new dried egg products into the food‑service sector, while sustained consumer preference for cage‑free and organic egg variants supported demand. Investments in cage‑free production capacity also contributed to the rebound.

Production dried eggs in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

Dried egg production in Northern America increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 23 537 tonnes, representing a strong 13.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 15.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 18 130 tonnes, which marked the largest decline of 11.0% during this period. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 14.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried eggs from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at just 0.4 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 98.2%. The most dramatic increase occurred in 2019, when exports surged by 16,941.5%. By 2020, dried egg shipments from Northern America to foreign markets amounted to 115 tonnes, indicating a sharp 68.5% increase compared to the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was 287 times.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Australia remained the primary export partner for dried eggs, accounting for 99.1% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 thousand US dollars, which marked the largest decline of 94.9%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, when export values rose by 7,959.1%. By 2020, the value of dried eggs exported from Northern America reached 277 thousand US dollars, representing a 53.9% increase over the previous year. The gap between the 2020 peak and the 2018 trough was 124 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Northern America's dried egg exports showed strong dependence on the Australian market, which accounted for 96.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports dried eggs to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of dried eggs to Northern America increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 324 tonnes, marking a dramatic 38.6% increase compared to 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports actually decreased by 37.4%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 14.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 529 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 58.8% during this period.

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

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Northern America's dried egg import volume increased in 2020. Imports reached 11 300 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp 34.1% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 31%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.4%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 8 426 thousand US dollars, which marked the largest decline of 2.3% during this period.

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

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

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