Latvia: Chicken Egg Market 2025

Chicken Egg Market Size in Latvia

In 2022, the Latvian chicken egg market decreased by -17.7% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Egg Production in Latvia

In value terms, chicken egg production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Chicken egg production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Egg Exports

Exports from Latvia

In 2022, chicken egg exports from Latvia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 63% against 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken egg exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons) was the main destination for chicken egg exports from Latvia, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken egg exports to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lithuania totaled +15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+6.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken egg exported from Latvia were Lithuania ($X), Estonia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 63% of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +47.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 egg export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Egg Imports

Imports into Latvia

In 2022, chicken egg imports into Latvia surged to X tons, jumping by 70% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken egg imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X tons) constituted the largest chicken egg supplier to Latvia, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken egg imports from Lithuania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Lithuania amounted to +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+21.2% per year) and Poland (+55.8% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken eggs to Latvia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Lithuania amounted to +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+23.2% per year) and Poland (+60.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken egg import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform