Liquid eggs market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production of liquid eggs in Asia grew from 657.3 thousand tons to 727.7 thousand tons, with market volume increasing from 672.3 thousand tons to 739.8 thousand tons. In 2018, a summer heatwave caused heat stress in laying hens, temporarily reducing egg production and tightening supply, though annual output still rose. The market's physical expansion continued into 2020.

The market's structure began shifting in 2021 when seven enterprises in Hubei province formed an egg industry alliance aimed at creating a full-value-chain leader and boosting branding, contributing to market consolidation. By 2023, major players like Shenzhen Chengcheng Holding Group reported revenues of 35 billion yuan, reflecting heightened capital activity and brand awareness in the sector. Production reached 761.9 thousand tons and market volume 771.7 thousand tons that year, with value growth outpacing volume due to increased product sophistication.

In 2024, the industry saw deeper processing capabilities approaching developed-country levels, with around 60 deep-processing enterprises emerging. Demand for liquid eggs expanded from food service into household consumption, supported by improved safety and nutrition from pasteurization technology. Simultaneously, an avian influenza outbreak affected breeder flock inventory, posing supply chain challenges, while significant capital financing for large egg companies accelerated modernization and branding efforts across the market.

Production liquid eggs in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Asia's liquid egg production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 727.7 thousand tonnes of liquid eggs, marking a 4.5% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of liquid egg output in Asia reached 1 872 million US dollars, showing a moderate 8.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 23.3%, averaging 7.2% per year. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, at 3.7%, while the largest gain was in 2018, with an 18.1% increase.

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

Exports liquid eggs from Asia

Exports in kind, t

Liquid egg exports from Asia have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments totaled 13 438 tonnes, down 11.0% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Asia's liquid egg exports in volume terms were the United States (7.2% of exports), Australia (3.3%), and Canada (1.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 12.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of liquid eggs from Asia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value stood at 34 568 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest 7.7% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 8.8%, averaging a 3.0% annual decline. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 41 411 thousand US dollars, with the largest decrease in 2019 at 9.6% and the biggest increase in 2018 at 9.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, the top buyers of liquid eggs from Asia in value terms were the United States (10.5% of exports), Australia (3.4%), and Canada (1.9%). Their combined share reached 15.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to Asia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, liquid egg imports into Asia amounted to 25 595 tonnes, showing a sharp 16.8% reduction from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 36.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.9%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 24.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 2.1%.

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

Over 2017–2020, the leading suppliers of liquid eggs to Asia in volume terms were the United States (32.4% of imports), Ukraine (8.0%), and France (4.4%). Together, they made up 44.8% of total imports, with many smaller partners also contributing.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of liquid eggs to Asia have decreased for the third year running. In 2020, imports totaled 62 754 thousand US dollars, down 18.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 31.4%, averaging an 11.8% annual drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of liquid eggs into Asia in value terms were distributed among numerous countries. The United States (33.1% of imports), France (4.9%), and Ukraine (4.0%) together accounted for 42.0% of total flows, highlighting a diverse range of suppliers.

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

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