EU: Table Egg Market 2025

Table Egg Market Size in the EU

The EU table egg market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Table Egg Production in the EU

In value terms, table egg production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Egg Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, exports of table eggs in the European Union reached X tons, picking up by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporter of table eggs in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Latvia (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Belgium, Latvia, Romania, the Czech Republic, France, Bulgaria, Sweden, Finland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Spain ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Table Egg Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of table eggs were imported in the European Union; picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table egg imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main importers of table eggs in the European Union, together accounting for near X% of total imports. France (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and Belgium (X%). The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform