Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Sri Lanka

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Sri Lanka grew from 18 282 t in 2018 to 20 024 t in 2019, supported by government initiatives for the egg industry and a consumer shift towards eggs as a cost-effective protein source. This expansion was facilitated by improved cold storage infrastructure, extending shelf life. However, sharp increases in poultry feed and production material costs in 2020 reduced market volume to 17 875 t.

In 2021, market volume recovered to 18 661 t as the government imported eggs from South India to regulate domestic prices and supply. A severe economic crisis and COVID-19 impacts in 2022 caused a reported 50% drop in egg production due to feed shortages and foreign exchange constraints, shrinking the market to 17 704 t. The decline continued to 16 909 t in 2023 amid persistent feed shortages and high production costs, despite government efforts to stimulate output and support small-scale farms.

Private sector dominance characterized production throughout the period, with consumer food safety concerns emerging. No major labeling or packaging regulations were introduced, and market dynamics remained influenced by feed availability and cost pressures.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Sri Lanka

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka ranked 15th 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

In 2020, Sri Lanka produced 17 855 tonnes of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks, marking a significant year-on-year decrease of 10.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 19 947 tonnes, with the largest increase of 9.6% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Sri Lanka

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2018 at 1.2 tonnes and the peak in 2019 at 11.8 tonnes, representing a 10.1-fold difference. In 2020, Sri Lanka exported 5.4 tonnes of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks, showing a sharp reduction of 54.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 84.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 909.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Maldives was the primary buyer of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Sri Lanka, accounting for 71.7% of total exports in kind, with the remainder distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated, with the lowest point in 2018 at 10.3 thousand US dollars and the peak in 2019 at 29.7 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.9-fold gap. In 2020, deliveries of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Sri Lanka were recorded at 11.6 thousand US dollars, down by 61.0% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 187.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Maldives accounted for 75.3% of total exports in value terms, with the remaining flows spread across a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Sri Lanka

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes varied, with the highest level in 2017 and the lowest in 2020, reflecting a 4.9-fold gap. In 2020, shipments of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks to Sri Lanka from abroad reached 24.6 tonnes, corresponding to a steep loss of 72.3% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 10.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, Australia and the United Arab Emirates led the list of markets for imports in kind, together accounting for 93.9% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import values varied, with a high in 2017 and a low in 2020, showing a 5.2-fold difference. In 2020, imported volumes of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in Sri Lanka were recorded at 82.5 thousand US dollars, representing a steep reduction of 65.5% from a year earlier. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 66.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 65.7%.

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

Over 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates and Australia were the dominant suppliers of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks to Sri Lanka, together taking 90.4% of total imports in value terms, with other destinations each accounting for relatively small shares.

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

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