Belgium: Non-Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Non-Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian non-chicken table egg market decreased by -92.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, posted noticeable growth. Non-chicken table egg consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Production in Belgium

In value terms, non-chicken table egg production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 5.1%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of table eggs, excluding hen eggs, when their volume decreased by -95.8% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 3,264% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, non-chicken table egg exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 136%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Liberia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-chicken table egg exports from Belgium, together comprising 85% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Liberia (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-chicken table egg exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), together accounting for 89% of total exports. These countries were followed by Liberia, Equatorial Guinea, France and Germany, which together accounted for a further 9.9%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Liberia, with a CAGR of +20.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-chicken table egg export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 2,823% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, purchases abroad of table eggs, excluding hen eggs decreased by -95.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 827%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-chicken table egg imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-chicken table egg imports to Belgium.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +2.7%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-chicken table egg to Belgium, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled -13.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-chicken table egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 1,913% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform