Dried eggs market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the physical volume of the dried eggs market in Northern Europe contracted, influenced by supply-side constraints. Outbreaks of bird flu and salmonella reduced domestic egg production, while the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused significant supply chain disruptions, limiting the availability of raw materials. Concurrently, stricter hygiene and traceability regulations were introduced, adding to operational pressures. Despite a noted increase in consumer demand for practical and long-lasting products like dried eggs, these supply limitations and rising feed prices held back market volume growth.

From 2021 onwards, the market's value began to rise sharply even as tonnage declined, driven by cost pressures and a shift towards premium products. Soaring feed and energy costs significantly increased production and import expenses. This period also saw strengthened regulatory demands for origin labeling, animal welfare, and traceability, which supported a market move towards higher-value, sustainable dried egg products. Major players like Sweden's Källbergs expanded their advanced production, and new entrants focused on functional products for nutrition and medical uses, further elevating the average market price.

Looking ahead to 2024, the market continues to be shaped by investment in sustainable production capacity and the integration of local raw materials. Consumer trends favoring health, functionality, and sustainability remain key demand drivers. Ongoing global volatility in raw material prices and logistics costs continues to affect the cost structure, while regulatory frameworks in the Nordics keep evolving, with a continued focus on digital traceability and animal welfare standards.

Production dried eggs in Northern Europe

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Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

Northern Europe's dried egg production volume declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 9 537 tons of dried eggs, marking an 8.6% decrease from the previous year. Production had increased by 16.4% between 2017 and 2020, averaging 5.2% annually. The peak was reached in 2019 with 10 437 tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 20.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Northern Europe's dried egg production value fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 51 510 thousand US dollars, a 15.1% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value rose by 11.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 68 173 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 47.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports dried eggs from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Northern Europe's dried egg export volumes grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 2 526 tons, a 48.2% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 95.5%, averaging 25.0% per year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Northern Europe's dried egg exports were distributed across numerous markets. Even the top destinations—Germany, Spain, and Italy—collectively accounted for just 43.9% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Northern Europe's dried egg exports were valued at 13 641 thousand US dollars, up 37.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, export value climbed by 86.7%, with an average annual rate of 23.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 53.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Bulgaria, and Italy were the primary markets for Northern Europe's dried egg exports by value. Germany alone represented 50.8%, followed by Bulgaria at 5.7% and Italy at 5.0%, together making up 61.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports dried eggs to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Northern Europe's dried egg import volume decreased for the second straight year. In 2020, imports totaled 13 578 tons, down 2.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 2.9%, averaging 1.0% annually. The highest volume was in 2018 at 15 702 tons, with the largest decline in 2019 at 11.0% and the largest increase in 2018 at 19.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, Poland, France, and the Netherlands were the leading suppliers of dried eggs to Northern Europe by volume. Poland accounted for 18.4% of imports, France for 17.0%, and the Netherlands for 16.1%, together comprising 51.5% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Northern Europe's dried egg import value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 68 591 thousand US dollars, a 6.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The peak was in 2018 at 90 485 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop in 2019 at 19.3% and the largest rise in 2018 at 36.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands dominated Northern Europe's dried egg imports by value. Germany held an 18.6% share, France 17.6%, and the Netherlands 17.2%, collectively accounting for 53.4% of total import value.

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

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