Dried whole eggs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dried whole eggs was worth $378.1 million in 2024, about 56.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 81% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $378.1M | 56.8K t |
| 2023 | $430.1M | 54.0K t |
| 2022 | $365.7M | 58.0K t |
| 2021 | $238.6M | 50.5K t |
| 2020 | $213.4M | 50.6K t |
| 2019 | $229.0M | 50.7K t |
| 2018 | $253.5M | 49.5K t |
| 2017 | $209.4M | 45.6K t |
Top dried whole eggs exporting countries
The Netherlands is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by Poland and Italy. The top three supply 36% between them, out of 67 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $48.3M | 13% |
| Poland | $44.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $41.2M | 11% |
| United States | $39.0M | 10% |
| France | $33.4M | 8.9% |
| Denmark | $27.1M | 7.2% |
| Ukraine | $26.9M | 7.1% |
| India | $20.4M | 5.4% |
| Argentina | $16.9M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $9.3M | 2.5% |
| Latvia | $7.9M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 144 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $49.1M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $30.3M | 8% |
| Ireland | $26.7M | 7.1% |
| Denmark | $24.1M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $23.7M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $15.9M | 4.2% |
| Australia | $12.3M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $11.5M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $10.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $10.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $8.9M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $8.1M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.90 per kg and France $5.17 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 0408.91: Eggs: birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. HS 0408 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dried whole eggs?
The Netherlands exported $48.3 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Poland (12%) and Italy (11%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dried whole eggs?
Germany imported $49.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (8%) and Ireland (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dried whole eggs?
It was worth $378.1 million in 2024, about 56.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 81% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $430.1 million. 67 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of dried whole eggs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.90 per kg and France $5.17 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 whole eggs?
The HS code for dried whole eggs is subheading 0408.91, 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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