Greece: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Greece

The Greek chicken table egg market reached $X in 2022, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight descent. Chicken table egg consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Greece

In value terms, chicken table egg production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of chicken table eggs were exported from Greece; growing by 43% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 268% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 577%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for chicken table egg exports from Greece, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken table egg exports to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cyprus stood at +9.7%.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chicken table egg exported from Greece worldwide.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +247.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken table egg export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chicken table egg export price increased by +70.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 84%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chicken table eggs increased by 55% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken table egg imports to Greece, together comprising 85% of total imports. Albania, North Macedonia, Romania and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by North Macedonia (with a CAGR of +73.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest chicken table egg suppliers to Greece, together comprising 90% of total imports. North Macedonia, Albania, Turkey and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

In terms of the main suppliers, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +72.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken table egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chicken table egg import price increased by +62.8% against 2019 indices. 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform