Germany: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Germany

The German chicken table egg market reached $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Germany

In value terms, chicken table egg production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, chicken table egg exports from Germany reduced to X tons, waning by -5.8% against 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for chicken table egg exports from Germany, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken table egg exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), ninefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+22.8% per year) and Austria (+0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken table eggs exports from Germany, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+22.0% per year) and France (-4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken table egg export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chicken table eggs decreased by -3.7% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chicken table egg to Germany, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken table egg imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), eightfold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-7.1% per year) and Denmark (+17.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken table eggs to Germany, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-5.1% per year) and Denmark (+16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken table egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform