Egg albumin market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

In the initial years from 2018, Sweden's self-sufficiency in eggs was nearly 100%, yet the egg albumin market relied significantly on imports, which peaked at 7 438 t in 2020 contributing to a market volume of 7 450 t that year. The dry year in 2018 had negatively impacted crop revenues, potentially affecting animal production inputs for the egg sector indirectly. Imports began to decline from this high point, coinciding with a broader trend where organic animal production gained traction, evidenced by organic milk's share exceeding 17% of total milk intake up to 2021.

Market volume fell to 5 726 t in 2021 as imports dropped to 5 940 t, though domestic production of egg albumin rose to 717 t. The agricultural income structure, with around 65% from dairy, highlighted the economic context surrounding animal production. By 2023, a widespread outbreak of avian influenza caused a general egg shortage, introducing volatility across the egg market. Despite this supply shock, egg albumin production increased notably to 973 t, and the total market volume stabilized at 5 673 t.

Regulatory focus intensified with new egg trade norms (LIVSFS 2024:4) effective November 2024, requiring labeling at the production unit to enhance traceability. Market concentration remained high among packers and retailers, influencing pricing. Sustainability demands grew, exemplified by mandatory food waste sorting from January 2024. Organic animal production continued to decline, while increased cereal harvests in 4 potentially eased some feed cost pressures. The competitive authority's scrutiny of the food sector during 2023–2024 also shaped market dynamics.

Production egg albumin in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Sweden was one of the world's top producers of egg albumin from 2017 to 2020, ranking 10th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of egg albumin, 2017-2020

World map of production of egg albumin, 2017-2020

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

Exports egg albumin from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of egg albumin declined in 2020 after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, the country exported 602 tons, which represents a 32.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports overall increased by 32.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 895 tons. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when exports grew by 54.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway were the primary markets for Sweden's egg albumin exports in terms of volume. The Netherlands accounted for 31.3% of exports, Denmark for 16.8%, and Norway for 13.7%. Together, these three countries represented 61.8% of Sweden's total export flows during this period.

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 egg albumin exports were valued at 3 880 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 11.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 31.6%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 9.6%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 3 892 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a growth of 32.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Sweden's egg albumin exports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 29.5% of export value, Norway for 14.7%, and the United Kingdom for 11.6%. Combined, these three countries represented 55.8% of Sweden's total export value in this category.

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

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

Imports egg albumin to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of egg albumin reached 7 438 tons in 2020, increasing by 21.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 37.1%, with an average annual rate of 11.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when imports fell by 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland was the dominant source of egg albumin imports to Sweden in terms of volume, accounting for 74.0% of total imports. The remaining imports were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

In 2020, the value of Sweden's egg albumin imports was 7 716 thousand US dollars, marking a slight improvement of 0.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 504 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 10.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a growth of 22.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland was the dominant supplier of egg albumin to Sweden in value terms, accounting for 79.2% of total import value. Other countries shared the remaining volume.

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

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