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Ireland - Table Eggs, Excluding Hen Eggs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Ireland: Non-Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Non-Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish non-chicken table egg market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, faced a deep setback. 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 Ireland

In value terms, non-chicken table egg production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 0.9% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of table eggs, excluding hen eggs decreased by -68.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 444% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-chicken table egg exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 374% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for non-chicken table egg exports from Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled -15.2%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for non-chicken table egg exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -19.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-chicken table egg export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -31.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -5.3% per year.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, imports of table eggs, excluding hen eggs into Ireland contracted sharply to X tons, reducing by -83.2% against 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a sharp descent. The smallest decline of -0.6% was in 2015. Imports peaked 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 contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant contraction. The smallest decline of -13.2% was in 2017. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest non-chicken table egg supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, non-chicken table egg imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+14.6% per year) and the UK (-51.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-chicken table egg suppliers to Ireland were Poland ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 91% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +13.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-chicken table egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 62% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the non-chicken table egg market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1091 - Eggs, excluding hen eggs

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024