Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Western Asia contracted from 14,200 t in 2018 to 11,334 t by 2023. This period was marked by a sharp decline to 9,869 t in 2020, followed by a gradual recovery to 11,419 t in 2022 and a stabilization in 2023.

By 2024, the market operates within a global context shaped by rising demand for processed egg products like liquid, dried, and frozen eggs. Technological advancements in processing and packaging, alongside expansion by major international companies and evolving food safety regulations, are influencing industry dynamics.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Western Asia

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

In Western Asia, production of not in shell eggs and egg yolks reached 2 189 tonnes in 2020, marking a moderate increase of 5.1% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 2.6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 082 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 2 262 tonnes. The most significant drop in production was observed in 2019, when it fell by 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, the production value of not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Western Asia experienced a downturn. In 2020, the output was valued at 4 954 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial decline of 26.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 17.9%, averaging an annual reduction of 6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 692 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.5% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Western Asia grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volumes reached 1 299 tonnes, up by 10.6% compared to the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall exports declined by 13.4%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 4.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 981 tonnes, which also experienced the most significant decline of 34.6%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase in exports, rising by 19.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure for not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Western Asia showed limited concentration. The top three destinations—Costa Rica (8.8% of export volume), Ethiopia (7.2%), and Iran (1.8%)—collectively accounted for only 17.8% of total exports, indicating a diversified market distribution.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of not in shell eggs and egg yolks exports from Western Asia stood at 2 939 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 22.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 27%, averaging an annual reduction of 9.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 699 thousand US dollars, which also saw the most significant drop of 32.9%. Conversely, 2019 experienced the largest increase, with export value rising by 39.8%.

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

The export structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be characterized as diversified. The leading destinations—Costa Rica (10.7% of export value), Ethiopia (8.5%), and Iran (3.6%)—together represented just 22.8% of total exports, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks into Western Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes fell sharply by 27.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 44.4%, equating to an average annual reduction of 17.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks into Western Asia were not heavily concentrated. The top three suppliers—Ukraine (22.3% of import volume), India (15.2%), and the United States (8.5%)—jointly accounted for 46.0% of total imports, reflecting a relatively scattered market structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of not in shell eggs and egg yolks into Western Asia continued to decline for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 26 471 thousand US dollars, representing a significant decrease of 19.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 39.6%, averaging an annual reduction of 15.5%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the import structure in value terms remained dispersed. The leading suppliers—India (17.3% of import value), Ukraine (17.1%), and France (10.0%)—together accounted for just 44.5% of total imports, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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