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Liquid eggs market in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Sub-Saharan Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the liquid egg market volume in Sub-Saharan Africa increased by over 9 000 metric tons, reaching 53 313 t. This expansion was primarily driven by the adoption of contract farming, which allowed small-scale producers to focus on egg production while larger integrators managed marketing and distribution. The growing processing of eggs into liquid and powdered forms also supported market growth by improving product shelf life and ease of transportation. In 2019, rising imports from Uganda added to overall supply, although they intensified price competition for local farmers.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a period of contraction. Government interventions to control egg imports, aimed at protecting domestic producers, significantly reduced inbound shipments. Simultaneously, rapidly increasing poultry feed costs—which account for 60–70% of production expenses—forced farmers to cut flock sizes and reduce output, leading to shortages. These supply constraints, coupled with shifting consumer behavior toward purchasing smaller quantities and a growing interest in processed liquid eggs for their longer shelf life, contributed to a decline in market volume, which fell to 42 916 t by 2023.

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 Sub-Saharan Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sub-Saharan Africa's liquid egg production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 50 980 tonnes of liquid eggs, marking a moderate 6.2% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 34.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	22.8%	6.2%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sub-Saharan Africa's liquid egg production value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 118.3 million US dollars, up 4.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 31.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.6%	1.7%	4.8%	9.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports liquid eggs from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of liquid eggs from Sub-Saharan Africa have risen for the third straight year. In 2020, the region exported 150 tonnes of liquid eggs, a 22.3% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 59%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.5%	0.4%	22.3%	16.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bunkers was the largest destination for Sub-Saharan Africa's liquid egg exports in volume terms, accounting for 6.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa's liquid egg export value reached 347 thousand US dollars, a 20.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 56.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 16.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 55.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	55.7%	(16.9%)	20.7%	16.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Bunkers was the primary buyer of liquid eggs from Sub-Saharan Africa in value terms, consistently taking 19.4% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports liquid eggs to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa's liquid egg import volume was 2 837 tonnes, a sharp 47.9% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 51.1%, with an average annual decline of 21.2%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	3.7%	(47.9%)	(21.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and Morocco were the main suppliers of liquid eggs to Sub-Saharan Africa in volume terms, together holding 91.5% of total imports, with the remainder fragmented across other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sub-Saharan Africa imported 1 147 thousand US dollars worth of liquid eggs in 2020, down 44.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 51.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 21.4%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 5.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.9%)	5.7%	(44.8%)	(21.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (53.6% of import value), Morocco (20.7% of import value), and France (7.7% of import value) were the leading sources for Sub-Saharan Africa's liquid egg imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 82.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io