Liquid eggs market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the liquid egg market in Western Asia faced pressure from persistent overproduction of eggs and declining domestic demand, leading to falling prices and an industry crisis. During this period, investments were made in eight pasteurized liquid egg processing plants and three egg powder factories, laying the groundwork for future surplus conversion. By 2020, a sharp 79% increase in egg exports to 1 214 t diverted a significant portion of output away from the domestic market, which, coupled with a 35% drop in imports, reduced total market volume to 7 171 t.

The market began to recover from 2021 onwards, driven by increased investment in liquid egg and egg powder production aimed at export markets. Domestic production rose by 27% to 2 314 t, helping to push market volume to 8 196 t. A shift in consumer behavior toward packaged and higher-quality products also supported demand. In 2022, continued efforts to develop exports, including changes to sanitary standards and packaging rules to meet international requirements, helped maintain the market volume at 8 974 t.

By 2023, liquid egg production reached 2 281 t, a 10% increase from the previous year, supported by state aid in the form of financial facilities, land allocation, and advisory services for farms. Although the physical market volume edged down slightly to 8 768 t due to import and export fluctuations, its value grew by 21% to $31.1 million, driven by rising input and production costs. In 2024, the focus remained on improving product quality, developing export markets in the EU and West Asia, and adapting packaging and labeling regulations to meet international standards.

Production liquid eggs in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

Western Asia's liquid egg production rebounded after two years of decline. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 1 733 tons. The following year, in 2020, output increased to 1 828 tons, representing a modest 5.5% growth compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.1%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 7.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Western Asia's liquid egg production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, production reached its peak value of 4 986 thousand US dollars. The following year, in 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 18.2%. By 2020, production value had decreased to 3 923 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.8% reduction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 11.8%, averaging an annual decline of 4.1%. The most notable increase occurred in 2018, when production value rose by 12.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports liquid eggs from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for liquid eggs in Western Asia showed significant volatility. In 2017, exports reached their highest level, but by 2019 they had fallen to their lowest point of 678 tons, representing a 1.9-fold decrease from the 2017 peak. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, when exports dropped by 44.7%. However, in 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 1 214 tons, marking a dramatic 79.0% increase compared to 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Western Asia's liquid egg exports were distributed across several key markets. Ethiopia accounted for 9.7% of exports by volume, Sri Lanka represented 2.3%, and France contributed 0.7%. Together, these three markets formed the main export cluster, representing 12.7% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Western Asia's liquid egg export value showed recovery. In 2019, export value reached its lowest point at 1 597 thousand US dollars. The following year, in 2020, exports increased to 2 607 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 63.3% growth compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 15.1%, averaging an annual decline of 5.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, when export value fell by 37.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Western Asia's liquid egg export value was not heavily concentrated in specific markets. Ethiopia accounted for 12.4% of export value, Sri Lanka represented 3.1%, and France contributed 1.1%. Together, these three markets accounted for just 16.6% of total export value flows during this period.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Western Asia's liquid egg imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 558 tons, representing a 35.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 48.8%, with an average annual decline of 20.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Western Asia's liquid egg imports by volume were relatively evenly distributed across multiple suppliers. Ukraine accounted for 22.7% of imports by volume, India represented 13.9%, and France contributed 10.7%. Together, these three suppliers accounted for 47.3% of total import volume during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Western Asia's liquid egg import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, import value reached its peak at 23 874 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.2% increase from the previous year. By 2020, import value had decreased to 14 772 thousand US dollars, representing a 32.1% reduction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value fell by 36.1%, averaging an annual decline of 13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Western Asia's liquid egg import value was distributed across numerous markets. France accounted for 15.1% of import value, Ukraine represented 14.5%, and India contributed 14.0%. Together, these three suppliers accounted for 43.6% of total import value flows during this period.

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

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