India: Non-Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Non-Chicken Table Egg Market Size in India

In 2021, the Indian non-chicken table egg market decreased by -8.3% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Non-chicken table egg consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Production in India

In value terms, non-chicken table egg production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, overseas shipments of table eggs, excluding hen eggs increased by 8.7% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-chicken table egg exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 164%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for non-chicken table egg exports from India, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, non-chicken table egg exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman amounted to -13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+11.6% per year) and Maldives (+49.2% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-chicken table egg exports from India, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman amounted to -19.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+15.2% per year) and Maldives (+43.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-chicken table egg export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Myanmar (+563.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into India

For the ninth year in a row, India recorded decline in supplies from abroad of table eggs, excluding hen eggs, which decreased by -14% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of -12.2% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-chicken table egg imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of -12% was in 2013. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main non-chicken table egg supplier to India, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -23.3%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-chicken table egg to India.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -26.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-chicken table egg import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 0.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -4.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform