Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Brazilian market for not in shell eggs and egg yolks grew from 106.8 thousand tonnes to 115.3 thousand tonnes. This increase was driven by rising per capita consumption, which reached 192 eggs in 2018 and climbed to the global average of 230 eggs by 2019, as eggs became a more attractive protein alternative amid higher meat prices. Brazil's privileged sanitary status, free from Avian Influenza, bolstered both domestic confidence and exports, which surged by 81.5% in 2020.

Market volume stabilized around 115.3-115.7 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 2022. Production growth was offset by expanding exports, which were 47% higher in 2021 than in 2019, facilitated by investments in processing plants for liquid, powdered, and cooked egg products. Elevated production costs due to high corn and soybean meal prices constrained supply expansion, while demand remained firm. During this period, innovation entered the market with the global launch of the first plant-based boiled egg.

In 2023, the market volume edged down to 114.2 thousand tonnes as record exports, which jumped by 168%, absorbed much of the increased production. Domestic per capita consumption remained high at 242 eggs. The market continued to consolidate through strategic acquisitions, such as JBS's purchase of a 50% stake in Mantiqueira Brasil, and maintained its disease-free status to support international trade confidence.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

On a global scale, Brazil ranked as the 7th largest producer of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks during the 2018-2021 period.

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

Brazil's production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 118.4 K t, showing a modest improvement of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Brazil exported 3 116 t of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in 2021, marking a sharp rise of 48.0% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 59.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 16.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 12.5%.

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

The analysis of exports in kind from 2018 to 2021 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Uruguay accounted for 16.5% of exports, Japan for 16.4%, and the United Arab Emirates for 10.9%. Together, these three markets represented 43.8% of total flows, while the remaining 56.2% went to other partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Brazil's exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 7 782 K $ US, representing a steep advance of 45.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 113 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 25.1%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Cuba, Uruguay, and Japan remained the main markets for Brazil's exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms. Cuba accounted for 27.9% of exports, Uruguay for 14.5%, and Japan for 11.3%. Together, these three markets took 53.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2019 at 59 t and reached their lowest point in 2021 at 3 t, with a 17-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Brazil's import volume stood at 3 t, corresponding to a steep drop of 85.2% compared to 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 17.0%.

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

In 2018-2021, France and Argentina were the two dominant sources for Brazil's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in kind. France accounted for 69.7% of total flows, and Argentina for 30.3%, together forming 100.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Brazil's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 31 K $ US, which is 79.3% less compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 83.4%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 45.0%.

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

Over 2018-2021, Argentina and France together absorbed 100.0% of total imports in value terms of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks to Brazil, indicating a high degree of concentration.

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

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