Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Africa expanded from 45 561 t in 2018 to a peak of 57 759 t in 2020. This growth was primarily a recovery from the national egg shortage caused by the 2017 High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak, which prompted a significant spike in imports of liquid and dried yolk products to meet demand. The introduction of a statutory levy on table eggs in 2018 provided sustained funding for industry marketing and development. While the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted export trade and supply chains, domestic production continued to increase, supporting the overall market volume.

A contraction began in 2021, with the market size falling to 45 243 t by 2023. This decline was driven by a series of production challenges. In 2022, import volumes dropped by 39% due to lower demand and high local prices, coinciding with a recovery in exports to regional markets. The most significant reduction occurred in 2023, when domestic production fell by 10.7% to its lowest level in over a decade, severely impacted by renewed HPAI outbreaks and escalating feed costs. This production crisis led to a sharp increase in consumer prices and a further decrease in import activity.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2017-2020

World map of production of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2017-2020

Africa's production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the continent produced 51 802 tonnes, marking a moderate increase of 6.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 34%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks production in Africa fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 119.4 million US dollars, showing a gradual decline of 8.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%.

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

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2020 at 206 tonnes, representing a sharp drop of 76.3% year-over-year. In contrast, the highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 147 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 53.6%. The peak-to-trough ratio between these years was 5.6 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Africa exported not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks to many diverse markets. Even the top destinations—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman—together accounted for only 34.9% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. In 2020, Africa's export value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks reached 474 thousand US dollars, amounting to a loss of 79.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 836 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 47.6%. The span from 2018 to 2020 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 8.1 times.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, there was no single dominant market for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports in value terms. Saudi Arabia (40.5% of exports), Kuwait (4.3%), and Oman (2.8%) together accounted for only 47.6% of total exports, while many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Africa

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Africa's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined. In 2020, the continent imported 6 163 tonnes, which is 28.7% lower than the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 644 tonnes, with the largest increase in 2018 of 37.6%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (36.7% of imports in volume terms), the Netherlands (8.9%), and France (7.7%) were the main suppliers of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks to Africa, together comprising 53.2% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. In 2020, Africa's import value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks registered 13 368 thousand US dollars, which is 11.7% weaker year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 20 622 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 80.1% and the largest decline in 2019 of 26.5%. A 1.8-fold variation was recorded between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2018.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, France (21.0% of imports in value terms), Denmark (20.8%), and Ukraine (12.0%) remained the leading sources in Africa's import structure, with a combined share of 53.9% of total flows.

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

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