Liquid eggs market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of Canada's liquid egg market fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023, rising from 6 130 t to a peak of 8 636 t. A sharp contraction to 3 546 t occurred in 2020, a year marked by the implementation of USMCA tariff rate quotas which altered import competition, coinciding with a substantial rise in export volumes. Market recovery and subsequent growth were supported by shifting consumer habits, including increased demand for liquid egg white products, and the stabilizing role of Canada's supply management system which coordinated production to meet domestic needs.

Canadian liquid egg production increased steadily from 8 099 t in 2018 to 8 987 t in 2023, driven by strong demand for eggs as an affordable protein source. Retail price increases in 2022 and 2023 reflected broader food inflation, while the supply management framework helped limit volatility. The market faced new pressures from avian flu outbreaks beginning in 2023, leading to flock depopulations in regions like British Columbia. In 2024, the industry adopted a new strategic plan to stimulate product development and marketing, even as avian flu continued to affect supply, with reported production growth highlighting the sector's resilience.

Production liquid eggs in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada was one of the world's leading producers of liquid eggs, ranking 14th globally by production volume.

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Liquid egg production in Canada saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production reached 8 257 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.0% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 8 338 tonnes, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of liquid egg output in Canada was 16 572 thousand US dollars, showing no change compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 11.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 18 025 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 21.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 8.2%.

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

Exports liquid eggs from Canada

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3 562 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 6 337 tonnes, representing a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of liquid eggs from Canada totaled 6 337 tonnes, a sharp increase of 77.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 23.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Hong Kong together accounted for 89.4% of Canada's total liquid egg exports in volume, with the remaining share distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. The period saw a trough in 2019 and a peak in 2020, with a 1.8-fold fluctuation. In 2020, liquid egg shipments from Canada abroad amounted to 12 718 thousand US dollars, up 79.8% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 072 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 31.4%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States and Hong Kong were the core markets for Canada's liquid egg exports in value terms, jointly representing 88.6% of total flows, while other destinations held relatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Liquid egg imports into Canada declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 626 tonnes, a decrease of 35.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 661 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 43.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (58.1% of imports in volume), China (20.5%), and Thailand (17.7%) formed the key group of partners for liquid egg imports into Canada, together representing 96.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Canada's liquid egg import value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 2 762 thousand US dollars, a sharp decrease of 28.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 28.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -10.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 4 950 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 27.7%.

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

Over 2017–2020, the United States (57.4% of imports in value terms), China (20.4%), and Thailand (18.2%) led as suppliers of liquid eggs to Canada, with their combined share reaching 96.1% of total import value.

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

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