Liquid eggs market in South America

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the liquid eggs market volume in South America increased from 100.6 thousand tons to 108.7 thousand tons. This growth was initially driven by the expansion of egg production in northeastern states, where improved local incomes boosted output. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further elevated demand for eggs as an affordable protein source, altering consumption patterns and supporting market expansion.

Between 2021 and 2022, market volume continued to rise, reaching 109.9 thousand tons. Technological advancements in liquid egg processing enhanced product stability and applications, facilitating production growth. Simultaneously, Brazil's disease-free sanitary status allowed egg exports to surge by 47% compared to 2019, diverting some supply abroad but without curbing domestic market growth due to robust production increases and sustained consumer preference for eggs as a nutritious food.

In 2023, domestic market volume stabilized at 109.6 thousand tons as a sharp rise in exports, which reached 5.6 thousand tons, absorbed additional production. The sector strengthened through acquisitions and investments in technology, while exports grew further due to biosafety and the absence of avian influenza. For 2024, strong domestic demand and ongoing investments in technology and automation continued to shape the market, with exports at 3.5 thousand tons.

Production liquid eggs in South America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

South America's liquid egg production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 109.7 thousand tons of liquid eggs, marking a moderate 3.7% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 28.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.7%.

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

Exports liquid eggs from South America

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, South America's cross-border shipments of liquid eggs reached 1,498 tons, representing a significant 11.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,339 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South America's liquid egg exports in kind were not heavily concentrated. The top three destinations—the United Arab Emirates (19.2% of exports), Saudi Arabia (15.2%), and Japan (12.1%)—together accounted for only 46.5% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Liquid egg shipments from South America to abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2,965 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 2.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 14%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 5,035 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 46.0%. In 2019, exports experienced the largest decline of 39.7%.

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

An analysis of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. The top three partners—Cuba (15.9% of exports), the United Arab Emirates (14.9%), and Saudi Arabia (10.5%)—together accounted for only 41.3% of total flows, with the remaining 58.7% going to other partners.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to South America

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports bottomed in 2018 at 404 tons and peaked in 2017, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, South America imported a total of liquid eggs, which was 11.1% less than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 66.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 34.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States held the largest share in imports in kind, accounting for 13.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, South America's volume of liquid egg imports declined. In 2020, the region imported approximately 2,419 thousand US dollars of liquid eggs, showing a decline of 35.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 20.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 7.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3,721 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 21.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading position in imports in value terms of liquid eggs to South America belonged to the United States, whose share reached 14.1%.

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

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