Liquid eggs market in Americas, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The liquid eggs market in the Americas expanded from 123.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 128.5 thousand tons in 2019, supported by growing demand from the food and beverage industry due to rising awareness of the product's nutritional benefits and convenience. Technological advances in egg processing equipment reduced production costs and improved efficiency, further facilitating this growth.

Market volume experienced a slight contraction to 125.2 thousand tons in 2020, reflecting initial pandemic-related disruptions to supply chains and availability. Subsequent recovery to 127.3 thousand tons in 2021 was driven by significant investments in cage-free production capacity and a shift in consumer preferences toward sustainable and ethically sourced liquid eggs. Stricter food safety regulations implemented during this period also encouraged the adoption of pasteurized liquid egg products.

After a dip to 123.5 thousand tons in 2022, influenced by ongoing global supply chain challenges and cost pressures, the market surged to 138.2 thousand tons in 2023. This sharp increase was powered by major capacity expansions, particularly in the United States, and heightened demand for processed egg products from the fast-food and broader foodservice sectors. The trend toward sustainable packaging, such as cardboard cartons, gained further momentum, aligning with evolving consumer expectations.

Production liquid eggs in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Liquid egg production in the Americas has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 128.7 K t of liquid eggs, showing a modest year-on-year increase of 2.9%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 15.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of liquid egg output in the Americas reached 277.9 M $ US, up 0.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 9.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 352.2 M $ US, while 2019 saw the largest decline of 21.7%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 39.3%.

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

Exports liquid eggs from Americas

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, liquid egg export volumes from the Americas rebounded in 2020. Exports totaled 7 869 t, marking a substantial 55.3% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 27.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 067 t, and the largest drop occurred in 2018, with an 11.0% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the structure of liquid egg exports from the Americas in volume terms was diversified. Hong Kong accounted for 14.3% of exports, followed by Asia, not elsewhere specified, at 5.0%, and the United Arab Emirates at 4.3%. Together, these three destinations made up just 23.6% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant position.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the Americas exported liquid eggs worth 16 985 K $ US, representing a sharp 52.0% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 20.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 174 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 30.8%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that liquid egg exports from the Americas in value terms were not concentrated among a few key markets. Hong Kong accounted for 14.7% of export value, Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 5.1%, and the United Arab Emirates for 3.7%. Combined, these three destinations represented only 23.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to Americas

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, liquid egg imports into the Americas amounted to 4 277 t, a significant 49.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 56.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 24.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a modest 0.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, liquid egg imports into the Americas in volume terms were spread across numerous markets. China accounted for 4.6% of imports, Thailand for 4.0%, and Germany for 2.0%. Together, these three countries represented only 10.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, liquid egg imports into the Americas declined in 2020. The region imported a total of 12 835 K $ US worth of liquid eggs, indicating a sharp 53.0% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 44.2%, with an annualized decline rate of 17.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 27 335 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 10.8% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, liquid egg imports into the Americas involved trade with many countries. Even the largest destinations—Germany, China, and Thailand—together accounted for only 11.0% of total import value.

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

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