New Zealand: Chicken Egg Market 2025

Chicken Egg Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand chicken egg market decreased by -1.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period 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 when the market value increased by 9%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Egg Production in New Zealand

In value terms, chicken egg production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Chicken egg production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Egg Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of chicken eggs, when their volume increased by 143% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken egg exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) was the main destination for chicken egg exports from New Zealand, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken egg exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Philippines stood at +75.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+9.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chicken eggs exports from New Zealand, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Philippines totaled +80.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+11.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken egg export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 15%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cook Islands ($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 Papua New Guinea (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Egg Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, purchases abroad of chicken eggs decreased by -20.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 326%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken egg imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 341% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken egg imports to New Zealand, together comprising 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +30.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken egg suppliers to New Zealand were the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +45.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 egg import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Canada ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and the UK ($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 United States (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :