Liquid eggs market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The African liquid egg market experienced a notable expansion in volume from 42 598 t in 2018 to a peak of 54 280 t in 2020, followed by a contraction to 50 357 t in 2021. Market volume then stabilized around 49 448 t in 2022 before declining more sharply to 42 767 t in 2023. Over the same period, the market's value rose consistently from $89.8 million to $143.0 million, reflecting higher unit prices or a shift toward more valuable product forms.

The sharp volume decline in 2023 was primarily driven by regional disruptions. In South Africa, outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) significantly curtailed egg production, necessitating increased imports of liquid egg products to alleviate shortages. Concurrently, in Nigeria, severe challenges including high feed costs, rampant inflation, and security issues led to poultry farm closures and reduced egg availability, dampening consumption across the board.

Entering 2024, the market landscape continued to evolve under the influence of broader trends. Rising global demand for convenience foods and health-conscious diets supported underlying consumption, while stringent food safety regulations on pasteurization shaped production standards. The competitive environment also began to shift with the entry of new players offering plant-based egg alternatives, reflecting growing consumer interest in sustainable and vegan products within the region.

Production liquid eggs in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Liquid egg production in Africa has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Africa produced 50 980 tonnes of liquid eggs, marking a 6.2% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 34.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Africa's liquid egg production has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 113.6 million US dollars, showing a significant increase of 22.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 25.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 87.8 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports liquid eggs from Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 797 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2020 at 200 tonnes, resulting in a fourfold difference. In 2020, Africa exported 200 tonnes of liquid eggs, representing a dramatic decline of 70.8% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 77.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Africa's liquid egg exports in kind were Saudi Arabia (43.6% of exports), Kuwait (5.5% of exports), and Bahrain (2.8% of exports). Together, these countries accounted for 51.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Africa's liquid egg exports have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 446 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep decrease of 66.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 58.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 25.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 791 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 67.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia (53.1% of exports in value terms), Kuwait (6.0% of exports in value terms), and Bunkers (5.0% of exports in value terms) were the leading destinations for Africa's liquid egg exports in value terms, collectively representing 64.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to Africa

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Africa's liquid egg imports declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 501 tonnes, reflecting an abrupt decrease of 37.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 610 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 29.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for liquid egg imports to Africa in kind were Spain (52.7% of imports), the Netherlands (5.1% of imports), and Ukraine (4.8% of imports). Together, these countries accounted for 62.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year rise, Africa's liquid egg imports declined. In 2020, imports totalled 3 099 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep drop of 37.6% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 964 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 33.1%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Spain (27.5% of imports in value terms), France (15.5% of imports in value terms), and Ukraine (14.0% of imports in value terms) were the main suppliers of liquid eggs to Africa, together comprising 57.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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