Liquid eggs market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for liquid eggs grew sharply in 2019, reaching 25 571 t, driven by increasing per capita consumption and the modernization of production capacities. In 2020, despite heightened demand from the COVID-19 pandemic, the market contracted to 21 180 t.

Recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 23 610 t, supported by continued state backing and investment in capacity expansion. Growth continued into 2022, reaching 25 866 t, as sanctions spurred the development of domestic feed and technology production.

A dramatic drop occurred in 2023, with the market falling to 13 888 t, largely due to overproduction that boosted exports. To stabilize the market, duty-free import quotas for eggs were introduced.

Production liquid eggs in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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 Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 38 266 tonnes of liquid eggs, marking a 7.9% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 98.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 25.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of liquid egg production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has also grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 58 209 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 3.9% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 86.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports liquid eggs from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, t

Liquid egg exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 43 101 tonnes, representing a robust year-over-year gain of 19.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 10.3%, with a CAGR of 3.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 36 032 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (23.0% of exports in kind), Italy (16.0%), and Sweden (8.9%) were the top buyers of liquid eggs from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). However, their combined share accounted for only 47.9% of total exports in kind, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, the value of liquid egg exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 65 563 thousand US dollars, up by 14.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 3.5%, with a CAGR of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 57 193 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In terms of value from 2017 to 2020, Germany (23.1% of exports), Italy (19.3%), and Sweden (9.9%) were the main destinations for liquid egg exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Together, they accounted for 52.3% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports liquid eggs to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, liquid egg imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. Import volume stood at 26 015 tonnes, down by 1.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 36.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.0%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 26 320 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 24.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (15.1% of imports in kind), Germany (10.9%), and Latvia (9.2%) were the leading suppliers of liquid eggs to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Their combined contribution was limited to 35.3% of total imports in kind, reflecting a diversified sourcing structure.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of liquid egg imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) was 53 687 thousand US dollars, showing a limited improvement of 6.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 24.4%, with an annualized rate of 7.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 56 046 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 29.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in value terms remained scattered. The Netherlands (19.9% of imports), Germany (13.8%), and Italy (11.3%) together accounted for just 45.0% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020