Dried egg yolks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dried egg yolks was worth $228.8 million in 2024, about 27.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 82% since 2017, and up 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228.8M | 27.3K t |
| 2023 | $228.1M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $186.5M | 29.2K t |
| 2021 | $153.9M | 30.8K t |
| 2020 | $138.1M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $148.2M | 31.0K t |
| 2018 | $164.6M | 28.4K t |
| 2017 | $125.8M | 27.0K t |
Top dried egg yolks exporting countries
Exports are led by the Netherlands (22%), the United States (11%) and France (11%). 64 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 45%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $50.5M | 22% |
| United States | $26.3M | 12% |
| France | $26.0M | 11% |
| India | $22.1M | 9.7% |
| Poland | $16.5M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 5.7% |
| Denmark | $12.5M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $12.0M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | $6.4M | 2.8% |
| China | $5.4M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $5.4M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (15%), Japan (9%) and Denmark (7%). 125 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.1M | 15% |
| Japan | $20.5M | 9% |
| Denmark | $15.2M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $10.4M | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $10.3M | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $9.2M | 4% |
| Poland | $8.4M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $6.6M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $6.2M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $5.2M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $10.39 per kg and India $6.77 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0408.11: Eggs: birds' eggs, yolks, dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. HS 0408 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dried egg yolks?
The Netherlands exported $50.5 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by the United States (11%) and France (11%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dried egg yolks?
Germany imported $34.1 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Japan (9%) and Denmark (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dried egg yolks?
It was worth $228.8 million in 2024, about 27.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 82% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 64 countries reported exports and 125 reported imports.
What is the average price of dried egg yolks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $10.39 per kg and India $6.77 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dried egg yolks?
The HS code for dried egg yolks is subheading 0408.11, in chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0408 page.
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