Italy: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Italy

The Italian chicken table egg market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Italy

In value terms, chicken table egg production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of chicken table eggs exported from Italy reduced slightly to X tons, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 148%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 84%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malta (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken table egg exports from Italy, together accounting for 47% of total exports. Israel, Switzerland, Greece, Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +68.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken table egg exported from Italy were Malta ($X), Israel ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising 63% of total exports. Greece, Austria, Belgium, France, Croatia, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +64.2%, 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

The average chicken table egg export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 the United States (+33.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, imports of chicken table eggs into Italy soared to X tons, increasing by 83% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed perceptible growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken table egg imports to Italy, with a combined 78% share of total imports. France, Latvia, Germany, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +69.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest chicken table egg suppliers to Italy, together comprising 80% of total imports. France, Latvia, Germany, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

France, with a CAGR of +65.9%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken table egg import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 47%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Poland ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform