Belgium: Egg Product Market 2025

Egg Product Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian egg product market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Egg Product Production in Belgium

In value terms, egg product production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Egg Product Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, the amount of egg products exported from Belgium soared to X tons, rising by 17% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, egg product exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for egg product exports from Belgium, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, egg product exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+4.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for egg products exports from Belgium, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-1.2% per year) and Germany (+3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average egg product export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 the Netherlands (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Egg Product Imports

Imports into Belgium

For the third year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in supplies from abroad of egg products, which increased by 44% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, egg product imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +71.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest egg product supplier to Belgium, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, egg product imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+8.9% per year) and Germany (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of egg products to Belgium, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+2.6% per year) and Germany (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average egg product import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -21.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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