Liquid eggs market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the liquid egg market in Western Europe exhibited considerable volatility in physical volume. After rising to 144 thousand tonnes in 2019, market size fell to 112 thousand tonnes in 2020 before surging to 171 thousand tonnes in 2021. Subsequently, volumes declined to 108 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 97 thousand tonnes in 2023. In value terms, the market showed more consistent growth, expanding from $673 million in 2018 to $1,096 million in 2023, with a notable increase in 2022.

A major factor shaping the market from 2022 was the series of severe avian influenza outbreaks in spring 2022, which imposed production constraints and reduced imports. This tight supply situation elevated prices, leading to a higher market value in 2022 and 2023 even as physical volumes contracted. The ongoing impact of bird flu continued to affect supply and pricing into 2023. Concurrently, rising consumer preference for convenient and protein-rich foods provided underlying support for demand, particularly in the foodservice and processing sectors.

Market structure evolved with key players like Actini Group and Sanovo Technology Group strengthening their positions through strategic cooperations. Innovations in processing and packaging technologies enhanced product shelf life and safety, broadening the application of liquid eggs in the food industry.

Production liquid eggs in Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

World map of production of liquid eggs, 2017-2020

In Western Europe, liquid egg production reached 159.0 K t in 2020, marking a moderate decline of 3.2% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 133.1 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 164.3 K t. The most significant year-on-year increase was in 2019, when production surged by 23.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Liquid egg production in Western Europe has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 052 M $ US, representing an 11.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 51.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports liquid eggs from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, liquid egg exports from Western Europe rebounded in 2020. Export volumes totalled 123.3 K t, showing a substantial 37.0% increase year-over-year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 26%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 90.0 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 39.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, liquid eggs from Western Europe were exported to a diverse range of markets. Even the top three destinations—the United Kingdom, Poland, and Switzerland—collectively accounted for only 23.7% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Liquid egg exports from Western Europe declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with export value recorded at 387.8 M $ US, down 5.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.8%. The highest export value was in 2018 at 457.7 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 8.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, liquid eggs from Western Europe were traded with numerous countries. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Poland—together represented only 25.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports liquid eggs to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, liquid egg imports into Western Europe reached 76.3 K t, up 9.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 69.8 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 31.7%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 102.2 K t.

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

From 2017 to 2020, liquid egg imports into Western Europe were not heavily concentrated. The top three suppliers—Spain (8.9% of import volume), Poland (6.8%), and Italy (2.9%)—together accounted for only 18.6% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Western Europe imported liquid eggs worth 313.9 M $ US, showing a slight gain of 1.4% compared to the previous year. The lowest import value was in 2019 at 309.5 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 9.5%. The highest import value was in 2018 at 342.0 M $ US, which also recorded the largest increase of 8.7%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, liquid egg imports into Western Europe in value terms were spread across a broad range of markets. The top three suppliers—Spain (8.2% of import value), Poland (5.0%), and Italy (2.7%)—together represented only 15.9% of total flows.

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

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