Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Australia and New Zealand expanded from 3 926 t in 2018 to 4 656 t in 2020, stabilized around 4 500 t in 2021 and 2022, and then rose sharply to 5 865 t in 2023.

This significant growth in 2023 was primarily driven by increased consumer demand for convenient and health-oriented processed egg products such as liquid, dried, and frozen eggs, a trend accelerated by the pandemic's shift toward shelf-stable proteins. In parallel, a substantial rise in imports of eggs and processed products directly added to market supply, reflecting changes in market access and robust internal demand.

Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout the period, ranging between 2 384 t and 2 772 t, while imports became the key driver of market volume growth, particularly in 2023. Elevated import levels continued into 2024 and 2025, reaching 4 359 t and 3 972 t respectively.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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

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

After two consecutive years of decline, Australia and New Zealand's production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks rebounded in 2021. The region produced 2 772 tonnes, representing an 8.4% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 2 558 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.8% during this period.

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

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 630 tonnes of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks, showing a significant year-over-year increase of 48.6%. Over the four-year period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 11.7%, averaging 3.8% annually. The lowest export volume occurred in 2020 at 424 tonnes, while the peak was reached in 2019 with 692 tonnes. The most substantial decline happened in 2020, when exports dropped by 38.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia and New Zealand's export markets for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks were quite diverse. The top three destinations—Hong Kong (30.9% of exports), Papua New Guinea (8.0%), and New Caledonia (6.7%)—collectively accounted for 45.6% of total exports. The remaining 54.4% was distributed among numerous other countries, indicating a broad and varied partner landscape.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports from Australia and New Zealand reached 1 471 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate decrease of 6.4% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export values declined by 2.2%, with an average annual decrease of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 571 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.4% during this period.

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

The export structure in value terms from 2018 to 2021 shows a highly diversified set of trading partners. Hong Kong (25.7% of export value), Papua New Guinea (6.0%), and New Caledonia (4.8%) together represented just 36.5% of total export flows. The majority—63.5%—was spread across numerous smaller markets, highlighting the region's broad export reach.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks into Australia and New Zealand declined for the second year in a row in 2021, reaching 2 450 tonnes—a slight decrease of 2.9% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 30.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 583 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 37.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy (27.9% of imports), China (15.7%), and Thailand (12.2%) were the leading sources of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks for Australia and New Zealand. Together, these three countries accounted for 55.8% of total import volumes during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the import value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks into Australia and New Zealand totaled 10 723 thousand US dollars, showing a modest increase of 1.4% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import values grew by 31.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 11 039 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 35.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 4.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy (36.2% of import value), Denmark (13.8%), and the United States (11.8%) were the primary sources for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks imported into Australia and New Zealand. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 61.8% of total import value during this period.

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

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