Australia: Non-Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Non-Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Australia

For the third consecutive year, the Australian non-chicken table egg market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -93.2% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption faced a precipitous shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Production in Australia

In value terms, non-chicken table egg production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Non-chicken table egg production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of table eggs, excluding hen eggs were exported from Australia; picking up by 275% on the year before. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 1,174%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-chicken table egg exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,035%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for non-chicken table egg exports from Australia, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, non-chicken table egg exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tonga (X tons), threefold. Kiribati (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR amounted to +80.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tonga (+593.8% per year) and Kiribati (+46.8% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-chicken table egg exports from Australia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tonga ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled +65.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tonga (+355.5% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+44.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-chicken table egg export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -40.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vanuatu (-7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of table eggs, excluding hen eggs were imported into Australia; growing by 183% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 387%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-chicken table egg imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 587%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the United States (X kg) were the main suppliers of non-chicken table egg imports to Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Malaysia (with a CAGR of +80.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest non-chicken table egg suppliers to Australia.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +212.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-chicken table egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 111% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+2,209.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform