Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in MERCOSUR

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in MERCOSUR expanded from 113.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 122.6 thousand tons in 2020, supported by steady growth in domestic production. This upward trend reflected broader increases in output, which rose from 115.3 thousand tons to 124.4 thousand tons over the same period.

From 2021 to 2023, the total market volume stabilized at around 122 thousand tons. During this phase, continued production growth was offset by a sharp rise in exports, which more than tripled from 2021 to 2023. In 2022, the market was shaped by new federal regulations establishing strict classification standards for egg weight and internal quality, influencing production practices. Simultaneously, growing demand from the food service sector spurred diversification into processed egg products like liquid and powdered eggs, expanding the product mix beyond fresh eggs.

By 2024, significant investments were directed into cage-free egg production capacity, exemplified by major companies expanding their operations. The market also saw innovation with the launch of new segments like plant-based liquid eggs, catering to evolving consumer preferences. Changes in packaging, including increased use of bottles and sachets for liquid eggs, facilitated easier use in commercial kitchens, indicating a shift towards convenience-oriented formats.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

MERCOSUR's production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 124.4 K t, marking a 3.8% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 27.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

MERCOSUR's production value for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 365.2 M $ US, down 11.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 6.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 556.2 M $ US, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 25.9% decrease. The biggest increase was in 2018, at 42.4%.

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

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, MERCOSUR's exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks totaled 2 381 t, a 21.3% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 31.4%, translating to an average annual decline of 11.8%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 2 132 t, with the largest drop that year at 38.6%. The biggest increase was in 2019, at 41.9%.

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

The export structure for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from MERCOSUR remained fragmented between 2017 and 2020. Chile accounted for 13.7% of exports, Japan for 10.9%, and the United Arab Emirates for 10.6%, together making up only 35.2% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, MERCOSUR's export value for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks reached 6 993 K $ US, a 32.8% contraction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 49.8%, with an average annual decline of 20.5%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 1.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, MERCOSUR's exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms were spread across many markets. Chile led with 21.5% of exports, followed by Cuba at 19.0%, and Japan at 9.2%, together accounting for 49.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

MERCOSUR's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 665 t, a significant 16.2% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 8.2%, with an average annual increase of 2.6%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 496 t, with the largest decline that year at 19.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Spain were the main sources for MERCOSUR's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in kind, together accounting for 6.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 743 K $ US, a sharp 152.1% increase from the prior year. The minimum value was in 2018 at 1 672 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 20.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, France and Spain remained the top markets for MERCOSUR's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms, together accounting for 5.3% of total flows.

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

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