Liquid eggs market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, production of liquid eggs in Southern Asia grew from 64 850 t to 80 032 t, while the market volume expanded from 64 946 t to 79 431 t. This steady increase occurred against a backdrop where battery cage systems for laying hens were predominant, raising animal welfare considerations that later influenced market trends.

Growth accelerated towards 2023, driven by rising demand for egg powder due to its long shelf life and export advantages, positioning India as a leading global exporter. The entry of new players intensified competition and innovation, while consumers increasingly shifted towards processed and ready-to-cook egg products like mayonnaise and protein powders, supported by urbanization and health awareness.

By 2024, government and industry focus on infrastructure development, cold chains, and modernizing poultry processing units strengthened production capabilities. Significant activity from major companies such as SKM Egg Products Export, alongside a continued shift towards cage-free and organic production, further supported market expansion.

Production liquid eggs in Southern Asia

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Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Southern Asia's liquid egg production has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the region produced 71,437 tonnes of liquid eggs, marking a modest 1.4% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%.

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

Exports liquid eggs from Southern Asia

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The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 23-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 16.2 tonnes of liquid eggs, a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 229.3 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 92.8%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, surging by 2,205.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of liquid eggs from Southern Asia were Hong Kong, accounting for 13.4% of exports in kind, the United Arab Emirates at 1.5%, and Turkmenistan at 0.8%. Together, these three destinations represented 15.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed notable fluctuations over the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 25 times. In 2020, liquid egg exports from Southern Asia reached 35,000 US dollars, up 22.7% from the previous year. The maximum value was in 2018 at 599,000 US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 95.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 2,420.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates were the top destinations in terms of export value, together accounting for 13.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to Southern Asia

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Foreign liquid egg supplies to Southern Asia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region imported 325.3 tonnes of liquid eggs, a sharp decrease of 55.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 73.2%, with an average annual decline of 35.6%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 325.3 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 21.1%.

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

The country composition of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diverse. The United Arab Emirates contributed 13.0% of imports in kind, Denmark 12.3%, and Australia 9.0%, together making up 34.3% of total flows. The remaining 65.7% was distributed among a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Liquid egg imports into Southern Asia decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 561,000 US dollars worth of liquid eggs, a significant decline of 32.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 46.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 18.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark was the largest contributor to imports in value terms at 35.3%, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 25.3%, and Australia at 10.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 70.9% of total import flows.

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

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