Hong Kong SAR, China: Chicken Egg Market 2025

Chicken Egg Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong chicken egg market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +53.6% against 2016 indices. Chicken egg consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Chicken Egg Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, chicken egg production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Egg Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, approx. X tons of chicken eggs were exported from Hong Kong SAR; declining by -52.4% against 2021. In general, exports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken egg exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 50%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Macao SAR (X tons) was the main destination for chicken egg exports from Hong Kong SAR, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Macao SAR totaled -1.5%.

In value terms, Macao SAR ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chicken eggs exports from Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Macao SAR totaled +5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken egg export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +41.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Macao SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Macao SAR amounted to +6.7% per year.

Chicken Egg Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chicken eggs decreased by -7.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, chicken egg imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chicken egg to Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken egg imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+41.4% per year) and the United States (-4.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken eggs to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+40.6% per year) and the United States (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken egg import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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