Dried eggs market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried eggs in Southern Asia expanded significantly between 2018 and 2023, with volume rising from 19 985 metric tons to 28 243 metric tons. This growth was underpinned by a steady increase in domestic production, which reached 28 236 tons by 2023, while imports fell sharply and exports began to rise. In 2020 and 2021, the market was notably driven by surging demand for long-shelf-life food products, convenient baking ingredients, and protein-rich diets, trends accelerated by urbanization, a growing working population, and higher consumer spending power.

Market growth continued through 2022 and 2023. By 2024, the industry landscape was being shaped by new regulatory frameworks, including mandatory Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) standards for hygienic, hermetically sealed packaging and clear labeling for egg products. Technological advancements in drying processes also improved product quality and efficiency, supporting the market's development.

Production dried eggs in Southern Asia

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Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

Southern Asia's dried egg production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 24 310 tonnes of dried eggs, marking a moderate 6.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 38.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%.

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Exports dried eggs from Southern Asia

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The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 tonne, then peaked in 2020 at 3 tonnes, representing a 4.3-fold increase between these years. In 2020, dried egg shipments from Southern Asia to international markets totaled 3 tonnes, which is a substantial 130.1% rise from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of dried eggs from Southern Asia were Iraq and Uzbekistan. Together, they accounted for 62.1% of total exports by volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, the value of dried egg exports from Southern Asia increased in 2020. Exports reached 12 000 US dollars, reflecting a sharp 31.3% year-over-year rise. However, between 2017 and 2020, overall exports decreased by 2.4%, averaging an annual decline of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 000 US dollars, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 18.9%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, Iraq, China, and Uzbekistan were the largest contributors to export value. Iraq accounted for 66.4% of exports by value, China for 8.5%, and Uzbekistan for 8.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 83.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried eggs to Southern Asia

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The market exhibited volatility over these years. Imports peaked in 2018 at 1 085 tonnes and bottomed out in 2020 at 416 tonnes, showing a 2.6-fold difference. In 2020, dried egg deliveries to Southern Asia totaled 416 tonnes, a steep 30.7% decline from 2019. The largest decrease was recorded in 2019 at 44.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 76.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine was the dominant source for dried egg imports into Southern Asia, absorbing 73.3% of total imports by volume. The remaining imports were distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Southern Asia's dried egg imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 1 461 000 US dollars worth of dried eggs, an 18.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports fell by 48.6%, with an average annual decline of 19.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 836 000 US dollars, with the largest drop in 2019 at 53.3% and the largest increase in 2018 at 35.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine, Italy, and Denmark were the main sources of dried egg imports by value into Southern Asia. Ukraine accounted for 69.6% of import value, Italy for 8.2%, and Denmark for 6.2%. Together, these three countries made up 84.0% of total import flows.

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

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