India: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in India

The Indian chicken table egg market rose modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.5% against 2020 indices. Chicken table egg consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Table Egg Production in India

In value terms, chicken table egg production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, overseas shipments of chicken table eggs increased by 107% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a moderate increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2013 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +161.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Maldives (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken table egg exports from India, together accounting for 85% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sierra Leone and Liberia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +185.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken table egg exported from India were Oman ($X), Maldives ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 83% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +168.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 table egg export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 8.1%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Liberia ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Maldives ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Liberia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into India

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of chicken table eggs decreased by -87.9% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 858%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 508%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X kg) was the main chicken table egg supplier to India, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken table eggs to India.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken table egg import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1,449% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a significant increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +16.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform