Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume of not in shell eggs and egg yolks in CIS countries fluctuated, peaking at 6 127 t in 2022 after growing from 4 452 t in 2018. Increased production, supported by state investments and modernization of facilities, contributed to higher supply, especially in 2019 and 2022. Simultaneously, changes in trade dynamics, such as reduced imports and fluctuating exports, influenced the overall market size.

In 2019, stabilized per capita egg consumption and growth in egg product production led to significant market expansion. However, in 2020-2021, the market volume contracted despite growing interest in dried egg yolk and an increased share of local producers. A turnaround came in 2022 when state support and legislative changes aimed at modernization and biosecurity stimulated production growth, while imports dropped sharply and exports remained minimal, allowing the market to reach a record level.

By 2023, continued demand for dried egg yolk, especially functional types for the confectionery industry and sports nutrition, supported production, but further import decline and moderate export growth led to a slight market contraction to 5 866 t. Investment projects and state policy, including extended preferential loans, laid the groundwork for processing development, reflected in sustained production and shifted trade flows by 2024.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in CIS

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

Following two consecutive years of growth, production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in the CIS declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 4 510 tons, but by 2020 it had fallen to 4 272 tons, representing a 5.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 23.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.3%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when production surged by 27.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of expansion, the value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks production in the CIS experienced a downturn. In 2019, production value peaked at 15 530 thousand US dollars, but in 2020 it dropped to 14 614 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.9% decline compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, the overall value increased by 38.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018, when the value rose by 29.7%.

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

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from CIS

Exports in kind, t

Exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from the CIS, which had been rising for two years, declined in 2020. In 2019, exports reached their highest level at 1 938 tons, but by 2020 they had fallen to 1 646 tons, a decrease of 15.1% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 34.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, when exports jumped by 34.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Germany remained the primary destinations for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports from the CIS in volume terms, together accounting for 9.2% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from the CIS, after two years of growth, saw a decline in 2020. In 2019, the export value peaked at 6 672 thousand US dollars, but in 2020 it decreased to 5 630 thousand US dollars, down 15.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, the value of exports increased by 50.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 14.5%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 49.0%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Germany were the key markets for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports from the CIS in value terms, jointly representing 19.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to CIS

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks into the CIS totaled 3 158 tons, reflecting a 9.6% decrease compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 355 tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 3 494 tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 25.8%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, with a surge of 48.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, Argentina, and Italy were the main sources of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks imports into the CIS in volume terms. India accounted for 27.8% of imports, Argentina for 7.4%, and Italy for 1.1%, together making up 36.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks imports into the CIS stood at 11 449 thousand US dollars, representing a significant contraction of 14.6% from 2019. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 9 687 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 13 400 thousand US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 20.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 38.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, India, Argentina, and Italy accounted for the largest share of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks imports into the CIS in value terms. India represented 41.9% of imports, Argentina 14.1%, and Italy 2.4%, together comprising 58.4% of total import flows.

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

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