Australia and Oceania: Chicken Egg Market 2025

Chicken Egg Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The chicken egg market in Australia and Oceania shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Egg Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, chicken egg production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of chicken egg production was Australia (X tons), accounting for 74% of total volume. Moreover, chicken egg production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Fiji (X tons), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia stood at +1.7%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: New Zealand (+2.9% per year) and Fiji (+8.4% per year).

Chicken Egg Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of chicken eggs were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken egg exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the largest exporter of chicken eggs, committing 60% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), constituting a 39% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +7.9%).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest chicken egg supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, chicken egg exports increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-0.0%).

Chicken Egg Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas purchases of chicken eggs decreased by -10.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken egg imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 73%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the major importer of chicken eggs, comprising 45% of total imports. Australia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by Micronesia (12%) and Marshall Islands (7.8%). Palau (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons) and Kiribati (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chicken egg imports into New Zealand stood at +34.8%. At the same time, Kiribati (+50.8%), Australia (+44.8%), Micronesia (+9.2%), Marshall Islands (+8.4%) and Palau (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kiribati emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +50.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Caledonia (-1.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand, Australia, Micronesia and Kiribati increased by +41, +16, +2.1 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chicken eggs in Australia and Oceania, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Micronesia, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand stood at +34.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (+12.4% per year) and Micronesia (+19.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Micronesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Micronesia (+9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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