Not in shell eggs and egg yolks market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Western Europe showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023, rising from 525 тыс. т to a peak of 681 тыс. т in 2022 before contracting to 541 тыс. т in 2023. The growth in 2022 was supported by a clear industry trend towards greater self-sufficiency, with domestic production increasing sharply to 764 тыс. т and reduced imports reinforcing the supply.

Throughout the period, EU legislation governing the poultry and egg sector and a sustained consumer shift towards free-range and organic production methods reshaped the market's structure. This evolution in preferences, with rising shares for non-cage eggs, was a defining feature of the market landscape.

The processed egg segment, including liquid, frozen, and dried forms, gained significant ground, driven by demand from industrial users and the export market. By 2024, the implementation of new EU origin labeling rules for eggs and continued emphasis on sustainability further directed the market's development.

Production not in shell eggs and egg yolks in Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

Western Europe's production of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 610.7 thousand tons, but by 2020 it had fallen to 587.4 thousand tons, marking a controlled decline of 3.8% from the previous year. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.1%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 6.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks produced in Western Europe amounted to 4 011 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate gain of 8.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 31.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 24.4%, while the most notable decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports not in shell eggs and egg yolks from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

After two consecutive years of decrease, Western Europe's exports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks rebounded in 2020. Shipments reached 147.5 thousand tons, showing a significant rise of 28.1% from 2019, when exports hit their lowest point at 115.2 thousand tons with a decline of 32.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.1%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 8.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Poland were notable but not dominant buyers of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Western Europe. The United Kingdom accounted for 16.2% of exports in kind, while Spain and Poland each represented 3.9%. Together, these three countries made up 24.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Western Europe's export value of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks declined for the second year in a row in 2020, amounting to 509.4 million US dollars, which is 4.8% lower than in 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 603.3 million US dollars, with an increase of 9.9% that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 7.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 11.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner portfolio for exports in value terms of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks from Western Europe was quite broad. The United Kingdom led with 17.7% of exports in value terms, followed by Spain at 4.1% and Switzerland at 3.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 25.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not in shell eggs and egg yolks to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Western Europe's imports of not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks increased in 2020, reaching 85.8 thousand tons. This represented a limited advance of 4.8% compared to 2019, when imports were at their lowest point of 81.9 thousand tons with a decline of 24.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in kind for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in Western Europe remained highly diversified. Spain accounted for 8.2% of imports in kind, Poland for 7.1%, and Italy for 3.3%. Together, these three countries made up only 18.6% of total import flows, with the remaining 81.4% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of imported not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in Western Europe amounted to 388.5 million US dollars, reflecting a slight advance of 1.0% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 384.8 million US dollars, with a decline of 10.0% that year. The peak occurred in 2018 at 427.4 million US dollars, which saw an increase of 8.9%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the geographical structure of imports in value terms for not-in-shell eggs and egg yolks in Western Europe was highly diversified. Spain represented 6.7% of imports in value terms, Poland 6.2%, and Italy 4.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for only 16.8% of total import flows, while the remaining 83.2% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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