Dried eggs market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried eggs in Western Asia showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023, ranging from a high of 2 744 t to a low of 2 150 t. A sharp contraction of 22% occurred in 2019, followed by a strong recovery the next year that nearly restored the market to its 2018 level. After another decline in 2021, the market entered a period of modest but steady growth, reaching 2 566 t by 2023.

These fluctuations were primarily driven by changes in import volumes, which varied by over 500 t between peak and trough years. Domestic production remained relatively stable, while exports exhibited significant year‑to‑year swings, notably a spike in 2019 that further reduced available domestic supply.

Production dried eggs in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried eggs, 2017-2020

In 2019, Western Asia's production of dried eggs reached its lowest point at 349.8 tonnes. The following year, in 2020, output increased by 3.5% to 362.0 tonnes. The peak production occurred earlier, in 2018, with 388.9 tonnes, marking a 7.6% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, when production fell by 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried eggs from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 84 tonnes, which was 83.0% lower than the previous year. In contrast, the peak occurred in 2019 with 496 tonnes, representing an 89.5% increase. The gap between these years was substantial, with 2019 exports being 5.9 times higher than in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of dried eggs from Western Asia were Costa Rica, accounting for 34.1% of exports in kind, Iran with 7.1%, and Free Zones at 4.3%. Together, these three destinations comprised 45.5% of total exports in kind during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2020, with Western Asia exporting 331 thousand US dollars of dried eggs, an 84.8% decrease from the previous year. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 2 176 thousand US dollars, which was 177.1% higher than the year before. The peak-to-trough ratio between these years was 6.6 times.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Costa Rica was the leading destination for exports in value terms, accounting for 33.9% of the total. Iran followed with 11.3%, and Free Zones with 6.8%. Together, these three markets represented 52.0% of total export flows in value terms.

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

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

Imports dried eggs to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Western Asia's imports of dried eggs increased in 2020, totalling 2 420 tonnes, a gain of 5.4% year-on-year. The lowest point was in 2019 at 2 295 tonnes. Over the full period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 27.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 21.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of dried eggs to Western Asia were spread across many countries. The top sources were Ukraine, accounting for 21.2% of imports in kind, India with 19.1%, and the United States at 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 49.1% of total import flows in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, dried egg imports to Western Asia increased in 2020, with a total value of 11 111 thousand US dollars, up 5.3% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 11 111 thousand US dollars. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 43.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 39.4%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the core group of markets for imports in value terms consisted of India, accounting for 22.3% of imports, Ukraine with 21.0%, and Denmark at 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 50.5% of total import flows in value terms.

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

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