Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for not in shell eggs and egg yolks showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2020, with volume reaching 210 thousand tons in 2019 before contracting to 180 thousand tons in 2020. That same year saw the introduction of new origin labeling regulations for eggs, enhancing transparency for consumers by clearly indicating national origin and processing type.

Market volume recovered to 192 thousand tons in 2021 and grew further to 200 thousand tons in 2022, supported by a continued trend of meeting domestic demand through increased local production.

By 2024, the market expanded to 206 thousand tons. This growth was driven by rising per capita consumption, which reached 244 eggs, and strong consumer preference for organic and free-range eggs. Production increased by 4.8% despite losses from avian influenza, while imports rose by 7% to cover the heightened demand, keeping the self-sufficiency rate around 72%. EU consumer labeling rules remained influential, and direct sales from farms benefited from simplified marketing requirements.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 295.1 million US dollars, marking an 18.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 393.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked 6th globally in production volume 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, Germany's production volume of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined. In 2020, 116.6 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a significant reduction of 20.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. The peak was in 2019 at 147.3 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Germany totaled 17 156 tonnes, showing a sharp decrease of 25.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 22.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 014 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 8.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Germany's exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks. Austria accounted for 14.1% of exports in kind, Poland for 12.7%, and the Netherlands for 11.3%, together making up 38.1% of total exports. Many smaller partners held modest individual shares, reflecting a diversified export structure.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 51.8 million US dollars, indicating a robust year-on-year decrease of 21.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 68.5 million US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 8.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria contributed 14.1% of Germany's export value for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks, the United Kingdom 10.7%, and Sweden 10.1%. This group formed the largest buyers but their combined share was only 34.9% of total exports, highlighting a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 80 541 tonnes, a 5.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 85 479 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands dominated Germany's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in kind, accounting for 66.8% of the total. Poland followed with 11.9% and Austria with 8.8%, together making up 87.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 196.6 million US dollars, showing a slight fall of 2.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 2.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The peak value was in 2018 at 196.6 million US dollars, which recorded the largest increase of 17.7%, while 2019 saw the largest decline of 10.4%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands led Germany's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms, with a 60.0% share. Poland accounted for 9.9% and France for 8.9%, together comprising 78.8% of total import flows.

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

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