Dried eggs market in SADC

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the dried eggs market in SADC contracted from 1 440 t to 1 336 t, with a notable drop in 2019 driven by a 38% reduction in imports to 568 t. In 2020, market volume stabilized at 1 336 t as a general tariff increase on boneless poultry portions to 42% further restrained imports, which fell by 9% to 519 t.

The market rebounded sharply in 2021, expanding by 22% to 1 632 t. This surge was primarily import-led, with imports jumping 63% to 845 t, likely facilitated by regional trade adjustments under the SADC Vision and disease control efforts that affected local poultry production, which dipped 4% to 789 t. By 2022, market volume eased slightly to 1 610 t as imports retreated by 11% while production recovered by 10% to 865 t.

In 2023, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks severely impacted domestic production, which fell 11% to 772 t. To mitigate shortages, import policies were adjusted to allow processed egg products from avian influenza-free SADC countries, helping imports rise 8% to 808 t. Consequently, the total market volume declined moderately to 1 579 t.

Production dried eggs in SADC

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 SADC has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 822 tonnes of dried eggs, marking a 3.6% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 24.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, SADC's dried egg production value declined. In 2020, output was valued at 4 214 thousand US dollars, down 2.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 27.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 329 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.9%.

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

Exports dried eggs from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 5.4 tonnes, after peaking in 2018 at 152.6 tonnes, representing a 28-fold difference. In 2020, exports from SADC fell dramatically by 85.4% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 26.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and Nigeria were the two main destinations for dried egg exports from SADC, together accounting for 1.4% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 28 thousand US dollars, following a peak in 2018 at 850 thousand US dollars, with a 30-fold difference. In 2020, export value from SADC dropped sharply by 86.3% year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 40.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria (1.6% of export value), Spain (1.4%), and Côte d'Ivoire (0.8%) were the largest buyers of dried eggs from SADC in value terms, together representing 3.9% of total exports.

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

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

Imports dried eggs to SADC

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.2-fold gap between these years. In 2020, SADC imported 519.2 tonnes of dried eggs, down 8.6% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 912.3 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 37.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 120.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (28.9% of import volume), Denmark (20.7%), and Italy (18.5%) led as the top suppliers of dried eggs to SADC, with their combined share reaching 68.1% of total imports in volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, showing a 2.8-fold amplitude. In 2020, SADC's dried egg imports were valued at 2 875 thousand US dollars, marking a strong decline of 10.3% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 187 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 48.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 176.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands (29.4% of import value), Denmark (20.0%), and France (16.6%) formed the key group of partners for dried egg imports to SADC in value terms, jointly representing 66.1% of total flows.

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

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