Liquid eggs market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for liquid eggs in Estonia saw substantial expansion from 2018 to 2022, with total volume rising from 2,338 tonnes to 3,110 tonnes. This growth of 33% was largely attributable to a dramatic collapse in exports, which plummeted from 801 tonnes to just 18 tonnes over the same period, making significantly more product available domestically. While domestic production edged down from 1,028 tonnes to 970 tonnes, import levels remained robust, further supporting the market's increase.

After reaching its peak in 2022, the market contracted to 2,784 tonnes in 2023. This 10.5% decline was primarily linked to a sharp reduction in imports, which fell by over 430 tonnes. Exports remained at a minimal level, and a modest recovery in domestic production to 1,009 tonnes was insufficient to counterbalance the lower import volumes.

Production liquid eggs in Estonia

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Top producers of liquid eggs, 2018-2021

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2018-2021

Liquid egg production in Estonia has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, Estonia produced 963 tons of liquid eggs, which represents a 1.6% decrease compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 6.3%, with an average annual decline of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports liquid eggs from Estonia

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 18 tons, while the peak occurred in 2018, creating a 43-fold difference between these years. In 2021, liquid egg exports from Estonia reached 42 tons, marking a sharp increase of 126.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 96.3%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Finland, and Latvia remained the top buyers of liquid eggs from Estonia. Germany accounted for 60.8% of exports in volume, Finland for 17.0%, and Latvia for 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 87.1% of Estonia's total liquid egg exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. The lowest point was in 2020 at 75 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018, resulting in a 19-fold gap between these two years. In 2021, the value of liquid egg exports from Estonia amounted to 120 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep increase of 59.5% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 91.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, the three main markets—Germany, Finland, and Latvia—collectively accounted for 86.0% of the total value of liquid egg exports from Estonia.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports liquid eggs to Estonia

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After a two-year decline, liquid egg imports into Estonia increased in 2021. Imports totaled 2 063 tons, which is 14.5% higher than in 2020. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 1 802 tons. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 2.3%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 0.8%. The largest drop occurred in 2020 at 10.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Finland and Latvia were the dominant suppliers of liquid eggs to Estonia, together accounting for 84.6% of total imports in volume. Other partners played a less significant role in the import structure.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year reduction, liquid egg imports into Estonia rose in 2021. Estonia imported a total of 3 511 thousand US dollars worth of liquid eggs, up by 14.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 078 thousand US dollars. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 3.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018–2021, Finland and Latvia continued to be the main suppliers of liquid eggs to Estonia, with a combined share of 80.3% of total imports in value terms. The remaining imports were spread across various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021