Greece: Chicken Egg Market 2025

Chicken Egg Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek chicken egg market increased by 1.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Egg Production in Greece

In value terms, chicken egg production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Egg Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of chicken eggs decreased by -23.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 163%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken egg exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 253%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for chicken egg exports from Greece, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken egg exports to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cyprus totaled +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+232.8% per year) and Spain (+26.5% per year).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for chicken egg exported from Greece worldwide, together comprising 87% of total exports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +248.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken egg export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chicken egg export price increased by +109.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Bulgaria (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Egg Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, overseas purchases of chicken eggs increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken egg imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest chicken egg supplier to Greece, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken egg imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+35.7% per year) and Italy (+47.8% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken eggs to Greece, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria stood at +20.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+35.7% per year) and Germany (+17.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken egg import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 149%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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