Liquid eggs market in Southern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The liquid egg market volume in Southern Europe showed varied movement from 2018 to 2021, growing from 28,334 t in 2018 to 34,471 t in 2019, then contracting over the next two years to 29,343 t in 2021.

A sharp expansion occurred in 2022, with the market reaching 47,659 t. This surge was linked to strong market dynamism in Spain, where economic and nutritional factors, along with changing consumption habits, increased demand for practical and safe liquid eggs for both home and hospitality use. The industry's conversion to alternative cage-free production systems raised costs but did not slow consumption, contributing to the volume growth. In 2023, the market remained largely stable at 46,802 t, as the launch of numerous new organic and cage-free liquid egg variants across Europe, featuring clean labels and ethical certifications, helped sustain demand.

Factors for 2024 highlight the ongoing influence of consumer preference for organic and cage-free products, with a focus on sustainability and animal welfare, supported by established cold chain infrastructure that ensures product quality.

Production liquid eggs in Southern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Southern Europe's liquid egg production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 52 495 tonnes of liquid eggs, marking an 8.2% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 20.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Southern Europe's liquid egg production value has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 91 040 thousand US dollars, a slight decrease of 2.2% compared to 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 5.3%, averaging 1.7% per year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 93 113 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 7.7% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports liquid eggs from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Liquid egg exports from Southern Europe have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 53 550 tonnes, a 4.1% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 29%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Southern Europe's liquid egg exports were distributed across a wide range of buyers. France accounted for 37.5% of exports in volume, the Netherlands for 5.1%, and Romania for 3.4%, together making up 46.1% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but significant shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Southern Europe's liquid egg export value declined. In 2020, exports totaled 92 870 thousand US dollars, a 5.9% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 13.1%, averaging 4.2% per year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 98 673 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 15.6% occurring in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Romania, and the United Kingdom were notable but not dominant buyers of liquid eggs from Southern Europe in value terms. France accounted for 31.4% of export value, Romania for 4.5%, and the United Kingdom for 4.2%, with their combined share reaching 40.0% of total exports.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Southern Europe imported 34 341 tonnes of liquid eggs, a modest decline of 8.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.3%, averaging a 3.2% annual drop. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 29 189 tonnes, with the largest decline of 22.9% that year. In contrast, the largest increase of 28.1% occurred in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, liquid egg imports to Southern Europe in volume terms were not concentrated among a few key suppliers. Poland accounted for 16.0% of imports, France for 11.3%, and the Netherlands for 7.1%, together representing 34.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Southern Europe's liquid egg import value has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 69 960 thousand US dollars, a 12.8% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value dropped by 23.9%, with a compound annual decline rate of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of liquid egg imports to Southern Europe in value terms was highly diversified. France accounted for 14.8% of import value, Poland for 14.1%, and the Netherlands for 10.8%, together making up 39.6% of total imports. The remaining 60.4% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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