Benelux: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux chicken table egg market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Benelux

In value terms, chicken table egg production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of chicken table egg production was the Netherlands (X tons), accounting for 85% of total volume. Moreover, chicken table egg production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), sixfold.

In the Netherlands, chicken table egg production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of chicken table eggs, when their volume decreased by -4.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 14%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising an 11% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -8.5% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (+4.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-4.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest chicken table egg supplier in Benelux, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled -3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.8%).

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of chicken table eggs were imported in Benelux; rising by 36% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 83% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 14% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of chicken table eggs. At the same time, Luxembourg (+9.3%) and Belgium (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +9.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belgium (+2.9 p.p.) and Luxembourg (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-4.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chicken table eggs in Benelux, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to +2.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+3.9% per year) and Luxembourg (+7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 14%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform