Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Canadian not in shell eggs and egg yolks market operated under the supply management system, which maintained price stability and supported over 1 200 producers. Market volume grew in 2019, then contracted in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted production and distribution, though industry-wide collaboration helped maintain supply.

A recovery followed in 2021, with egg production returning to pre-pandemic levels supported by sustained demand for poultry products. Strong production growth of 10.8% occurred in 2022, driven by high food inflation which reinforced eggs' role as an affordable protein source, with the supply management system providing coordination.

Market volume saw a slight decrease in 2023, while average consumer prices rose approximately 7% due to higher feed costs and demand remained robust from demographic shifts. In 2024, the industry adapted to avian influenza outbreaks through more frequent production allocation adjustments, achieving a record output of 915 million dozen eggs and committing to phase out conventional cages by 2036.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada ranked 18th globally in the production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks.

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

After two years of growth, Canada's production volume of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined. In 2020, Canada produced 13 794 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 6.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 13 929 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

For the second year in a row, the value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks production in Canada fell. In 2020, output was valued at 27 783 thousand US dollars, remaining largely stable compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 30 117 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 21.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 3 630 tonnes, before surging to a peak of 6 452 tonnes in 2020—a 1.8-fold increase. The 2020 figure represented a substantial 77.8% rise from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 21.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Hong Kong were the primary destinations for Canada's exports in volume terms, together accounting for 88.5% of total shipments. Other markets played a much smaller role individually.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 252 thousand US dollars, climbing to a high of 12 995 thousand US dollars in 2020—a 1.8-fold difference. This 2020 figure reflected a sharp 79.2% increase from 2019. The most notable decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 29.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States and Hong Kong dominated Canada's not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports in value terms, jointly representing 87.6% of total export revenue. Other partners contributed minimally in comparison.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Canada's import volume of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 7 165 tonnes, up 14.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports doubled, increasing by 100%, which translates to a compound annual growth rate of 26.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the overwhelming source for Canada's imports in volume terms, holding an 83.9% share of total inflows. The remainder was spread thinly across other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Canada's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks were valued at 14 062 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 14.6% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 12 275 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States was the focal point for Canada's imports in value terms, capturing 87.3% of total import spending. Other partners made up the residual share.

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

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