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Dried eggs market in South Africa

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The dried eggs market in South Africa expanded from 1 070.8 tons in 2018 to a peak of 1 432.1 tons in 2021, representing growth of over 30% across those four years. This upward trend was interrupted in 2022 when the market volume contracted to 1 227.8 tons, before a partial recovery to 1 284.5 tons in 2023.

Shifts in domestic production and international trade drove these volume changes. Local production increased from 517.7 tons in 2018 to 678.8 tons in 2020 but then declined in the following years. Imports, which constituted a large portion of supply, fell sharply from 893.1 tons in 2018 to 456.7 tons in 2020, before surging again to 787.1 tons in 2021, directly contributing to that year's market high. Simultaneously, exports plummeted from 340 tons in 2018 to minimal levels thereafter, freeing more supply for the domestic market.

By 2023, despite a drop in production to 562.1 tons, a rise in imports to 724 tons helped maintain the overall market volume above 1 280 tons, indicating continued reliance on foreign supply to meet local demand.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 South Africa

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, South Africa ranked 19th globally in dried eggs production volume.

Top producers of dried eggs, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried eggs, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, South Africa's dried eggs production declined. In 2021, the country produced 646.4 t of dried eggs, which is 4.8% lower than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 24.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 678.8 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 23.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.2%	6.4%	(4.8%)	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried eggs from South Africa

Exports in kind, t

South Africa's dried eggs export volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 1.3 t, which is 87.1% lower than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 99.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -84.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(75.6%)	(87.5%)	(87.1%)	(84.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Mozambique was by far the main destination for South Africa's dried eggs exports in kind, accounting for 97.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Dried eggs shipments from South Africa abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 11 000 US dollars, which is 15.4% lower than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 98.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -76.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.2%)	(91.8%)	(15.4%)	(76.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018-2021, the geographical pattern of exports in value terms showed a strong dependence on Mozambique, which absorbed 94.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried eggs to South Africa

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2 times. In 2021, dried eggs deliveries to South Africa amounted to 787.1 t, corresponding to a sharp increase of 72.3% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 456.7 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 38.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.9%)	(16.2%)	72.3%	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018-2021, the Netherlands (33.5% of imports in kind), Denmark (23.7% of imports in kind), and Italy (17.1% of imports in kind) made the biggest contribution to imports in kind, jointly accounting for 74.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and reached their minimum in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.4 times. In 2021, the volume of dried eggs imports to South Africa amounted to 4 642 000 US dollars, constituting a gain of 78.5% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 600 000 US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 49.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.5%)	(16.0%)	78.5%	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, the Netherlands (32.9% of imports in value terms), Denmark (22.7% of imports in value terms), and Argentina (15.3% of imports in value terms) remained the main markets for imports in value terms of dried eggs to South Africa, jointly taking 70.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io