Pakistan: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani chicken table egg market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Pakistan

In value terms, chicken table egg production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of chicken table eggs exported from Pakistan reduced dramatically to X tons, waning by -41.4% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 7,394%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4,914%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for chicken table egg exports from Pakistan, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken table egg exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan amounted to +116.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+152.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+161.0% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken table eggs exports from Pakistan, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan totaled +100.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+120.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+137.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken table egg export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -11.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Afghanistan (-7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of chicken table eggs, when their volume increased by 40% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 638% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 400% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of chicken table egg to Pakistan, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken table egg imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sri Lanka (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled -24.2%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken table eggs to Pakistan, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at -14.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken table egg import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 178% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+126.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform