Latin America and the Caribbean: Table Egg Market 2025

Table Egg Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American table egg market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Table Egg Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, table egg production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Table Egg Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of table eggs were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; dropping by X% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table egg exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the main exporter of table eggs, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Honduras (X tons), committing an X% share of total exports. Guatemala (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guatemala (X%) and Honduras (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Dominican Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Honduras and Guatemala increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest table egg supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Honduras ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

In Brazil, table egg exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Honduras (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Table Egg Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, overseas purchases of table eggs decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, table egg imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bahamas (X tons) represented the largest importer of table eggs, committing X% of total imports. Aruba (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Mexico (X tons), Chile (X tons), Haiti (X tons) and British Virgin Islands (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Costa Rica (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Saint Maarten (Dutch part) (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Turks and Caicos Islands (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Bahamas increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Costa Rica (X%), Chile (X%), El Salvador (X%), British Virgin Islands (X%), Turks and Caicos Islands (X%), Aruba (X%), Saint Maarten (Dutch part) (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Costa Rica emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Haiti (X%) and Mexico (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Bahamas (X p.p.), Aruba (X p.p.), Chile (X p.p.), Costa Rica (X p.p.), El Salvador (X p.p.), British Virgin Islands (X p.p.), Turks and Caicos Islands (X p.p.), Saint Maarten (Dutch part) (X p.p.) and Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Haiti (X p.p.) and Mexico (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Bahamas ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table eggs in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Aruba ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Bahamas amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Aruba (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform