Southern Asia: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian chicken table egg market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, chicken table egg production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of chicken table egg production was India (X tons), comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, chicken table egg production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), sevenfold.

In India, chicken table egg production expanded at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+4.7% per year) and Bangladesh (+8.9% per year).

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of chicken table eggs increased by 55% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 61,729% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 56,990% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India was the key exporter of chicken table eggs in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 87% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), constituting a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chicken table egg exports from India stood at +3.5%. At the same time, Pakistan (+123.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +123.4% from 2012-2022. India (+87 p.p.) and Pakistan (+9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest chicken table egg supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to +5.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 India ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.4%).

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of chicken table eggs imported in Southern Asia declined notably to X tons, dropping by -36.8% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 183% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 135% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 91% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Maldives (X tons), generating an 8.9% share of total imports.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chicken table eggs imports, with a CAGR of +50.0% from 2012 to 2022. Maldives (-10.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Afghanistan increased by +86 percentage points.

In value terms, the largest chicken table egg importing markets in Southern Asia were Afghanistan ($X) and Maldives ($X).

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +37.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chicken table egg import price decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Maldives ($X per ton), while Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Maldives (+16.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform