Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Portugal contracted sharply in 2020, with its value falling to $29.4 million from $41.3 million the previous year. This decline was primarily driven by supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected both production and imports. A recovery began in 2021, supported by the government's temporary zero VAT policy on chicken eggs, which helped maintain consumer purchasing power. However, avian influenza outbreaks in the same year introduced additional costs and biosecurity measures, constraining production growth.

A phase of rapid market expansion followed from 2022 to 2023, with the market value jumping to $54.0 million and then to $76.4 million. This surge was fueled by a steep increase in animal feed costs and recurrent avian flu cases that limited effective production capacity. The introduction of another temporary zero VAT measure from April 2023 further stimulated retail demand. During this period, the market also diversified with the launch of a 100% plant-based egg product, marking the entry of a new segment.

Market growth continued at a slower pace in 2024, reaching $80.2 million, even as domestic production dipped. Sustained consumer preference for free-range and organic eggs encouraged investment in these segments, while new product formats like powdered egg yolk entered specialized channels. Underlying cost pressures from high feed prices and general inflation kept market values elevated.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's production of not in shell eggs and egg yolks was valued at 31 818 thousand US dollars, marking a 19.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2019-2021 period, production declined by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 26 730 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 25.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal ranked 17th globally in the production of not in shell eggs and egg yolks.

Top producers of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2018-2021

World map of production of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, 2018-2021

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production volumes varied significantly, with a 3.7-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2021, Portugal produced 19 480 tonnes of not in shell eggs and egg yolks, representing a strong year-over-year improvement of 18.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 941 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 24.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 268.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Portugal's exports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks amounted to 9 203 tonnes, showing a significant 22.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 497 tonnes, and the maximum in 2019 at 11 454 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 34.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was the almost exclusive buyer of not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Portugal, accounting for 95.3% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Portugal's exports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks increased in 2021, totaling 14 549 thousand US dollars, which represents a steep 25.1% year-over-year rise. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 24.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 11 633 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 30.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was by far the main destination for Portugal's exports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms, accounting for 93.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Portugal's imports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks reached 8 553 tonnes, reflecting a 33.7% year-over-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 21.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 6 396 tonnes, and the maximum in 2019 at 11 155 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 42.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, imports in kind of not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Portugal were almost entirely tied to Spain, which accounted for 92.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, Portugal's imports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks increased in 2021, coming to 19 530 thousand US dollars, which is 36.4% more year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 23%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 14 315 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 35.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Spain remained the main market for Portugal's imports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks in value terms, with a share of 83.8% of total flows, while the rest was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021