Preserved eggs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in preserved eggs was worth $191.7 million in 2024, about 300.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $191.7M | 300.8K t |
| 2023 | $206.1M | 92.5K t |
| 2022 | $189.6M | 92.5K t |
| 2021 | $200.4M | 118.7K t |
| 2020 | $185.4M | 114.8K t |
| 2019 | $219.9M | 126.1K t |
| 2018 | $193.1M | 117.8K t |
| 2017 | $191.8M | 133.6K t |
Top preserved eggs exporting countries
Exports are led by China (31%), Germany (7%) and Denmark (6%). 90 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 45%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.2M | 31% |
| Germany | $14.2M | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $12.2M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $11.2M | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $9.5M | 5% |
| United States | $9.4M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 3.9% |
| Finland | $7.4M | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $7.1M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $7.1M | 3.7% |
| France | $6.6M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Hong Kong is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Singapore and Denmark. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 164 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $27.1M | 14% |
| Singapore | $13.1M | 6.8% |
| Denmark | $12.9M | 6.7% |
| United States | $11.4M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $11.0M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $10.6M | 5.5% |
| France | $10.4M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $9.2M | 4.8% |
| Greece | $7.4M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $7.1M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 3.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.04 per kg and Denmark $0.11 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 0407.90: Birds' eggs, in shell: preserved or cooked. HS 0407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most preserved eggs?
China exported $59.2 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Germany (7%) and Denmark (6%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most preserved eggs?
Hong Kong imported $27.1 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (7%) and Denmark (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 preserved eggs?
It was worth $191.7 million in 2024, about 300.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $219.9 million. 90 countries reported exports and 164 reported imports.
What is the average price of preserved eggs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.04 per kg and Denmark $0.11 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 preserved eggs?
The HS code for preserved eggs is subheading 0407.90, 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 0407 page.
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