MERCOSUR: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR chicken table egg market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, chicken table egg production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The country with the largest volume of chicken table egg production was Brazil (X tons), comprising approx. 51% of total volume. Moreover, chicken table egg production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Colombia (X tons), threefold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 14% share.

In Brazil, chicken table egg production increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Colombia (+4.6% per year) and Argentina (+3.9% per year).

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, chicken table egg exports in MERCOSUR contracted dramatically to X tons, waning by -32.4% on the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 123%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), constituting a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chicken table egg exports from Brazil stood at -14.7%. At the same time, Argentina (+36.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012-2022. Argentina (+12 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -11.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest chicken table egg supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports.

In Brazil, chicken table egg exports shrank by an average annual rate of -16.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Argentina totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-1.6%).

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of chicken table eggs were imported in MERCOSUR; jumping by 86% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 228%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 269%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Chile dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 86% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), committing a 7.6% share of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chicken table eggs imports, with a CAGR of +181.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ecuador (+34.8%) and Colombia (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Peru (-18.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+86 p.p.) and Ecuador (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Colombia (-20.6 p.p.) and Peru (-66.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chicken table eggs in MERCOSUR, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile amounted to +141.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (+2.1% per year) and Ecuador (+32.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -28.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (-0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform