United Kingdom - Egg Products - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIn 2024, UK Imports of Egg Product Surge by 4%, Setting a New Record at $207 Million
United Kingdom Egg Product Imports
In 2024, overseas purchases of egg products increased by 15% to 57K tons, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2014 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 57K tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, egg product imports expanded to $207M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2014 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +118.9% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Egg Product in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Netherlands | 70.3 | 74.3 | 77.8 | 74.7 | 75.2 | 66.5 | 60.0 | 66.8 | 84.9 | 131 | 134 |
| France | 18.9 | 21.5 | 18.3 | 18.9 | 25.3 | 15.0 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 14.4 | 17.0 | 17.3 |
| Belgium | 10.7 | 11.4 | 9.3 | 7.8 | 12.0 | 9.3 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 12.1 | 16.9 | 17.3 |
| Poland | 2.6 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 8.4 | 1.5 | 5.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Italy | 9.1 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 6.0 | 11.0 | 11.2 |
| Germany | 5.1 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Denmark | 3.2 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Others | 4.0 | 6.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 4.1 | 7.2 |
| Total | 124 | 133 | 126 | 126 | 141 | 111 | 104 | 94.5 | 134 | 199 | 207 |
Imports by Country
In 2024, the Netherlands (39K tons) constituted the largest egg product supplier to the UK, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, egg product imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (3.9K tons), tenfold. France (3.9K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.8% share.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.9% per year) and France (-1.6% per year).
In value terms, the Netherlands ($134M) constituted the largest supplier of egg products to the UK, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($17M), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.3% share.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-0.9% per year) and Belgium (+4.9% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2024, the egg product price amounted to $3,631 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), with a decrease of -9.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2014 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, egg product import price increased by +56.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $4,014 per ton in 2023, and then declined in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($5,419 per ton), while the price for Spain ($2,175 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the egg product market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10891230 - Egg products, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved (excluding albumin, in the shell)
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
