Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in the Netherlands showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2024. It began at 101.8 thousand tons in 2018, rising by 45% to a high of 147.7 thousand tons in 2020. After a 22% contraction to 114.9 thousand tons in 2021, the market rebounded to 150.6 thousand tons by 2023. The period ended with a pronounced 27% decline to 110.4 thousand tons in 2024, returning close to the starting volume.

Domestic production expanded from 207.2 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 280.3 thousand tons in 2022, before decreasing to 220.9 thousand tons in 2024. High export volumes, which reached 153.0 thousand tons in 2022, consistently limited the supply available for domestic consumption. Import levels fluctuated, with increases to 35.8 thousand tons in 2020 and 40.8 thousand tons in 2024 influencing the total market volume.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in the Netherlands

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the Netherlands' output of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks was valued at 381.7 million US dollars, marking a 6.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 360.3 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 421.3 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 12.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands held the 4th position globally in the production 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

The Netherlands saw an increase in not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks production for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 229.5 thousand tonnes, up by 9.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 207.2 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.6%.

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

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

Not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports from the Netherlands declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 117.5 thousand tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 4.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 11.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium—collectively accounted for 75.5% of the Netherlands' total not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports by volume.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports from the Netherlands decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 292.8 million US dollars, reflecting a slight loss of 2.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 9.2%, with an annualized rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 345.4 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 13.5% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 7.1% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium were the primary partners for the Netherlands' not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks exports by value. Germany accounted for 39.1% of exports, the United Kingdom for 22.1%, and Belgium for 11.5%, together making up 72.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

Not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks imports into the Netherlands increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports registered 35.8 thousand tonnes, showing a sharp rise of 50.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 27.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 22.6 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and France were consistently the main sources for the Netherlands' not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks imports by volume. Germany contributed 32.8% of imports, Belgium 19.4%, and France 12.3%, together accounting for 64.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, the Netherlands' not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks imports increased. In 2020, imports reached 34.7 million US dollars, representing a gain of 9.8% relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 46%, with an average annual decline rate of 18.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 31.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 45.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Belgium, and France formed the core of the Netherlands' not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks imports by value. Germany accounted for 30.5% of imports, Belgium for 20.8%, and France for 20.4%, together taking 71.7% of total import flows.

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

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