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Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Australia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian not in shell eggs and egg yolks market began the period with the implementation of the Free Range Egg Labelling Standard in 2018, which increased transparency for consumers. This regulatory change supported market expansion, with volume reaching 3 405 t in 2019. Market volume then fell to 2 833 t in 2020.

Recovery followed in 2021, driven by rising consumer preference for ethical and organic eggs, along with investments in processing facilities, pushing market volume to 3 160 t. The market stabilized in 2022 at 3 125 t, backed by increased free-range egg production and tighter food safety regulations. A significant expansion occurred in 2023, with volume jumping to 4 144 t as producers focused on sustainability, launched premium product lines, and catered to demand for convenient egg products.

Subsequent developments included strategic alliances for Asian distribution, the opening of new spray-drying facilities for egg yolk powder, and substantial investments in free-range production capacity, reflecting ongoing industry transformation.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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, 2018-2025
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 not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After a two-year decline, Australia's production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks rebounded. In 2021, Australia produced 2,090 tonnes, marking a significant 11.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 4.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1,876 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.3% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(5.3%)	11.4%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Australia's production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in monetary terms rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 6,872 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 19.5% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value increased by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5,552 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	3.6%	19.5%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Australia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia exported 388 tonnes of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks, showing a notable reduction of 17.4% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 2.7%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2020 at 470 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 17.0% during this period.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	17.0%	(17.4%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Papua New Guinea remained the top buyers of Australia's not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in terms of volume. New Zealand accounted for 40.8% of exports, Hong Kong for 36.6%, and Papua New Guinea for 7.4%. Together, these three markets represented 84.8% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of Australia's exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks was 1,277 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 11.4% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,126 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 1,441 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 27.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	27.9%	(11.4%)	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand and Hong Kong dominated as the primary buyers of Australia's not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms, together accounting for 81.6% of total exports. Other trading partners played a more minor role in the export structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia imported 1,458 tonnes of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in 2021, indicating a modest uptick of 2.2% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,827 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 38.3%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest decline of 21.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.3%	(21.9%)	2.2%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, China, Denmark, and Italy consistently led as the top sources for Australia's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in volume. China accounted for 20.5% of imports, Denmark for 16.9%, and Italy for 16.1%. Collectively, these three countries made up 53.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of Australia's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks was 6,108 thousand US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 18.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 7,768 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 51.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	51.1%	(21.7%)	0.5%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Italy, and the United States were the leading sources for Australia's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms. Denmark accounted for 21.8% of imports, Italy for 21.6%, and the United States for 15.7%. Together, these three countries represented 59.1% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io