Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market for not in shell eggs and egg yolks expanded from 67.2 thousand tons to 87.9 thousand tons. This increase was driven by continued growth in egg product production and a stable positive market trend, supported by the expansion of the processed egg product range.

After peaking in 2019, market volume slightly declined to 85.2 thousand tons in 2020 and then fell sharply to 38.6 thousand tons in 2021. This contraction coincided with a rise in egg product exports, which grew from 52.1 thousand tons in 2019 to 57.1 thousand tons in 2021, reducing domestic availability. In the following years, the market stabilized around 40 thousand tons, partly due to increased demand for high-protein products like dried egg yolk and growing interest in exporting functional egg yolks for segments such as sports nutrition.

By 2023-2024, sustained export growth and shifts in government policy, including the zeroing of import duties on food chicken eggs to ensure market supply, influenced the market structure. The share of local dried egg yolk producers exceeded half of the B2B segment for the first time, while about 50 investment projects in egg poultry farming aimed at modernization and production expansion were implemented. However, market volume remained below pre-2021 levels, reaching 30.4 thousand tons in 2023.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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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

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has seen production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks grow for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 106 462 tonnes, representing a modest increase of 1.1% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 86 695 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.6%. In contrast, 2019 marked the strongest growth with a 21.5% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. Output was valued at 223.4 million US dollars, reflecting a significant drop of 10.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 249.9 million US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 55 281 tonnes, up 6.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 12.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) showed a diversified market distribution. Germany accounted for 20.6% of exports, Italy for 15.7%, and Denmark for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 45.7% of total export flows, indicating no single market dominated.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 116.0 million US dollars, showing a gradual decrease of 6.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 124.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Germany held 19.5% of export value, Italy 16.6%, and Denmark 12.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 49.0% of total flows, with no country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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After two years of growth, the volume of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. The region imported 34 056 tonnes, down 1.6% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 28.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 34 615 tonnes, while 2018 recorded the largest increase of 17.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were not heavily concentrated. The Netherlands accounted for 14.9% of imports, Latvia for 10.0%, and Germany for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 34.5% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) imported not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks valued at 89.0 million US dollars, marking a slight increase of 2.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 18.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 89.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 21.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, imports in value terms of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were characterized by a broad market spread. The Netherlands accounted for 17.1% of import value, Germany for 11.0%, and Latvia for 8.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 36.9% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020