Liquid eggs market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the liquid egg market volume in Eastern Asia grew from 570 thousand tons to 630 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by a stable layer hen inventory and consistent shell egg production, though summer heat waves periodically reduced laying rates, tightening supply and supporting prices, which likely encouraged further processing into liquid eggs.

Market volume dipped slightly to 624 thousand tons in 2021 while the market's value continued rising to $1.6 billion. This period saw industrial consolidation efforts, such as the Hubei provincial government's push to form an egg industry alliance aimed at modernizing the supply chain. By 2023, the listing of major companies like Suzhou Oufu Egg Industry on stock exchanges provided capital for capacity and technological upgrades. Market volume recovered to 651 thousand tons, and value surged to $2.4 billion, reflecting increased processing capabilities and higher-value product output.

Leading into 2024, the industry evolved with growing demand for liquid eggs from the food service and processing sectors. Processing technology reached developed-economy standards, and companies adopted fast-moving consumer goods strategies for branding and product diversification, including premium segments like pasteurized shell eggs for raw consumption, supported by more intelligent and standardized farming practices.

Production liquid eggs in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Eastern Asia's liquid egg production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 621.8 thousand tons of liquid eggs, marking a 4.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of liquid egg output in Eastern Asia reached 1 550 million US dollars, up 12.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 19.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 6.1%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 2.0% decline.

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

Exports liquid eggs from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, liquid egg exports from Eastern Asia totaled 6 257 tons, down 23.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 27.4%, averaging an annual decrease of 10.1%. The largest rise was seen in 2019, with a 16.8% increase.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia, the United States, and Singapore were the top destinations for liquid egg exports in volume terms. Australia accounted for 3.7% of exports, the United States for 2.6%, and Singapore for 1.9%, together making up 8.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Eastern Asia exported 15 592 thousand US dollars worth of liquid eggs in 2020, an 18.0% drop from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, export value decreased by 22.8%, with an annualized decline of 8.3%. The biggest increase was recorded in 2019, at 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Australia, and Singapore were the primary buyers of liquid eggs from Eastern Asia in value terms. The United States represented 8.6% of exports, Australia 3.6%, and Singapore 1.6%, collectively accounting for 13.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, liquid egg imports into Eastern Asia amounted to 14 694 tons, showing a sharp decline of 12.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 39.2%, with an annualized decrease of 15.3%. The largest fall occurred in 2018, at 32.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Thailand, and Canada were the leading sources for liquid egg imports into Eastern Asia in volume terms. The United States made up 50.5% of imports, Thailand 7.8%, and Canada 4.0%, together representing 62.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Liquid egg imports into Eastern Asia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 42 242 thousand US dollars, reflecting a solid decrease of 15.1% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import value fell by 31.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Thailand, and Vietnam formed the main group of markets for liquid egg imports into Eastern Asia in value terms. The United States accounted for 43.5% of imports, Thailand for 11.6%, and Vietnam for 3.8%, with a combined share of 58.9% of total import flows.

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

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