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Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Eastern Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Eastern Africa contracted from 770.1 t in 2018 to 546.1 t in 2021, driven by declining consumption. A turnaround began in 2022, with market volume rising to 580.5 t and further to 653.3 t in 2023, supported by a surge in domestic production from 658.7 t in 2021 to 948.1 t in 2022.

In 2024, the market landscape evolved with the emergence of online marketplaces for kienyeji eggs, which expanded consumer reach and access. Growing consumer preference for farm-fresh, naturally raised eggs, alongside advancements in poultry management and automated egg incubators, enhanced production efficiency. Additionally, increasing demand for processed egg products and technological innovations in egg processing contributed to market dynamics, reflected in a rise in imports to 258.5 t and a decrease in exports to 355.5 t.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Eastern Africa's production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 660.5 t, which is 8.0% lower than in 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 750.4 t, with the largest annual increase of 4.4% recorded that year. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 8.1%, representing an average annual decline of 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	(4.3%)	(8.0%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Eastern Africa's production value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 190 K $ US, marking a significant 17.1% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 36.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	(10.9%)	(17.1%)	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Eastern Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 154.4 t, reflecting a sharp 68.9% improvement over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 194%, with a CAGR of 43.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.6%	38.5%	68.9%	43.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo accounted for the largest share of Eastern Africa's exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in kind, representing 6.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Shipments of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Eastern Africa to abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 278.2 K $ US, showing a sharp rise of 52.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 102%, with a CAGR of 26.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	28.9%	52.2%	26.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the primary buyer of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Eastern Africa in value terms, consistently accounting for 6.6% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Eastern Africa's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in kind increased. In 2020, imports reached 111.7 t, representing a 39.8% improvement compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 79.9 t, with the largest annual decline of 57.4% occurring in 2018. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 44.5%, with a CAGR of -17.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(57.4%)	(6.8%)	39.8%	(17.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (40.5% of imports in kind), the United States (11.1%), and Italy (9.7%) formed the core of Eastern Africa's imports, together accounting for 61.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks to Eastern Africa were valued at 169.7 K $ US, marking a strong loss of 16.8% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 132.6 K $ US, with the largest annual decline of 58.4% that year, followed by an increase of 53.8% in 2019. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 46.7%, representing an average annual decline of 18.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.4%)	53.8%	(16.8%)	(18.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (32.3% of imports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (11.9%), and South Africa (9.9%) led the structure of Eastern Africa's imports, together representing 54.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io