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Liquid eggs market in Sri Lanka

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The liquid egg market in Sri Lanka reached 20,024 t in 2019 after starting at 18,278 t the previous year, then contracted to 17,869 t in 2020.

Market volume recovered to 18,658 t in 2021, driven by growing consumer demand for value-added egg products and increased private sector investment in vertically integrated operations. This expansion was tempered in 2022 when the Consumer Affairs Authority imposed maximum retail prices and persistent high production costs, linked to feed shortages and currency depreciation, contributed to a decline to 17,704 t.

The market fell further to 16,908 t in 2023 as government-approved egg imports from India increased supply, price controls remained, and oversupply led to lower producer prices. Consumer demand was also affected by high retail costs. Recent industry focus has been on State Trading Corporation-led imports, continued price monitoring, and calls for boosting local feed production to reduce dependency on imports.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sri Lanka
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production liquid eggs in Sri Lanka

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka ranked 8th globally in liquid egg production.

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Sri Lanka produced 17 855 tonnes of liquid eggs, marking a 10.5% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 19 947 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	9.6%	(10.5%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports liquid eggs from Sri Lanka

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed significant volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1.2 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 10.0 tonnes, representing an 8.6-fold difference. In 2020, Sri Lanka's liquid egg exports amounted to 5.1 tonnes, a sharp 49.6% decrease from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 84.5%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 761.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(84.5%)	761.2%	(49.6%)	(12.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Maldives and the United Arab Emirates were the primary buyers of Sri Lanka's liquid eggs, together accounting for 99.2% of total export volumes. Other destinations each represented relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility throughout these years. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2018 at 10.3 thousand US dollars and climbed to their maximum in 2019 at 25.1 thousand US dollars, a 2.4-fold increase. In 2020, Sri Lanka exported 10.9 thousand US dollars worth of liquid eggs, representing a 56.6% year-over-year decline. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 143.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.3%)	143.1%	(56.6%)	(17.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Maldives remained the leading destination for Sri Lanka's liquid egg exports in value terms, capturing 73.2% of total export flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sri Lanka in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports liquid eggs to Sri Lanka

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this timeframe. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 18.3 tonnes and peaked in 2017, with a 6.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sri Lanka's liquid egg imports totaled 18.3 tonnes, down 79.1% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 13.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.6%)	13.7%	(79.1%)	(46.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia and the United Arab Emirates dominated Sri Lanka's liquid egg imports in volume terms, together accounting for 97.8% of total import flows. Other markets formed a long tail with minimal shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations marked market performance during this period. Import values bottomed in 2020 at 42.9 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2017, differing by 9.6 times. In 2020, Sri Lanka's liquid egg imports amounted to 42.9 thousand US dollars, an 81.2% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 75.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.6%)	75.9%	(81.2%)	(53.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates and Australia were the main sources of Sri Lanka's liquid egg imports in value terms, jointly representing 99.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sri Lanka in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io