Dried eggs market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Swedish dried egg market volume increased from 1 309 t to 1 435 t. This growth occurred despite recurring avian flu outbreaks that constrained production capacity. The market was underpinned by the sole domestic producer Källbergs, which used Swedish eggs, and updated traceability rules that improved supply chain control. A weaker Swedish krona in 2019 may have encouraged exports, but in 2020-2021, reduced export volumes contributed to higher domestic availability.

The market collapsed to 966 t in 2022 and further to 815 t in 2023. Severe supply shortages driven by persistent avian influenza and salmonella outbreaks at major egg producers sharply limited available volume. Concurrently, feed and energy cost increases pushed consumer egg prices up by 31% between February 2022 and February 2023, dampening demand. Both production and imports of dried eggs fell, while exports remained elevated, intensifying the domestic shortfall.

Entering 2024, new egg labeling regulations came into force, and consumer preference for Swedish eggs reached 82%. However, continued avian flu impact and product recalls due to salmonella indicate ongoing market volatility, with EU-wide egg prices rising 26% in late 2024 due to persistent supply constraints.

Production dried eggs in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Sweden ranked as the 16th largest producer of dried eggs during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, Sweden's dried egg production experienced a decline. In 2020, the country produced 1 289 tonnes of dried eggs, marking a moderate decrease of 5.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production overall increased by 3.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 1 363 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.4%.

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

Exports dried eggs from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

The market for dried egg exports from Sweden showed significant volatility during these years. Export levels fluctuated by a factor of 1.8, with the lowest point in 2017 and the highest in 2018. In 2020, Sweden exported 1 281 tonnes of dried eggs, representing a substantial decrease of 22.0% from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 662 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 76.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Spain formed the core group of partners for Sweden's dried egg exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 47.6% of exports, Denmark for 26.2%, and Spain for 9.5%. Together, these three countries represented 83.3% of Sweden's total dried egg export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's dried egg exports in value terms amounted to 7 061 thousand US dollars, showing a slight increase of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 18.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 8 281 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 39.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 15.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany dominated Sweden's dried egg exports in value terms, holding 73.8% of the total flows. Other countries each accounted for significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Imports dried eggs to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of dried eggs in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported approximately 1 338 tonnes, representing a 13.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.7%, with an average annual decline of 5.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 677 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and France were the main sources for Sweden's dried egg imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 42.3% of imports, Denmark for 16.5%, and France for 13.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 72.6% of Sweden's total dried egg import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's imports of dried eggs in value terms also declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 9 813 thousand US dollars, showing a significant reduction of 10.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 13 868 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 35.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 20.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Sweden's dried egg imports in value terms were Germany, Denmark, and France. Germany accounted for 51.8% of imports, Denmark for 13.5%, and France for 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 77.8% of Sweden's total dried egg import flows.

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

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