Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Sub-Saharan Africa rose from 46 313 t in 2018 to 56 722 t in 2020. Initial growth was fueled by population increase and higher urban household purchasing power, which lifted egg demand. By 2019, rising feed costs began to constrain production growth, slowing the market expansion. In 2020, sustainable business models for small producers and chick distribution programs like EthioChicken supported stable output, leading to market stabilization.

From 2021, the market volume declined, reaching 45 473 t in 2023. The drop was accelerated in 2022 by widespread highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks, which disrupted egg production and trade across the region. Despite a stronger industry focus on food safety, quality compliance, and the growing processed egg segment in 2023, overall market volume fell sharply.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in Sub-Saharan Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 51 802 tonnes, marking a 6.2% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 34%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 155 tonnes, showing a gradual year-over-year decrease of 6.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 275 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 39.9%. The largest increase was also in 2018, with a rise of 27.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Bunkers clearly led the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 3.5% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Export value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 375 thousand US dollars, down by 24.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 54.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 23.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 196 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 58.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 44.8%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Bunkers and Spain were the main destinations for exports in value terms of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Sub-Saharan Africa, together accounting for 8.9% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year improvement, imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks into Sub-Saharan Africa declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 075 tonnes, showing a year-over-year decline of 36.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 24.7%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 9.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 932 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 16.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (44.3% of imports in kind), Morocco (22.7% of imports in kind), and the Netherlands (8.4% of imports in kind) were the largest suppliers of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks to Sub-Saharan Africa, together forming 75.4% of total imports in kind.

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

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018, while the lowest was in 2017, reflecting a 1.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa's import volume of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks totalled 9 249 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a small contraction of 1.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 12 056 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 22.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 70.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark (18.6% of imports in value terms), France (18.2% of imports in value terms), and the Netherlands (14.5% of imports in value terms) led the structure of imports in value terms, together representing 51.3% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020