Eggs in shell exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $481.1 million of eggs in shell in 2024 (201.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $481.1M | 201.2K t |
| 2023 | $422.0M | 204.7K t |
| 2022 | $398.3M | 225.7K t |
| 2021 | $370.9M | 198.3K t |
| 2020 | $252.4M | 186.3K t |
| 2019 | $291.4M | 238.5K t |
| 2018 | $436.6M | 363.5K t |
| 2017 | $380.9M | 361.1K t |
Where Turkey exports eggs in shell to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (24%), Iraq (20%), Iran (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $114.7M | 24% |
| Iraq | $97.8M | 20% |
| Iran | $69.8M | 15% |
| Russia | $43.7M | 9.1% |
| Syria | $19.4M | 4% |
| Kazakhstan | $16.7M | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $16.0M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.2M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $10.2M | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $9.0M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 0407
| 0407.11 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 58% |
| 0407.21 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 39% |
| 0407.19 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 2.9% |
| 0407.29 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 0.2% |
| 0407.90 | Birds' eggs, in shell: preserved or cooked | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Eggs in shell imports to Turkey
Imports of eggs in shell by Turkey reached $52.1 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. United Kingdom alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $32.4M | 62% |
| France | $10.8M | 21% |
| United States | $3.8M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 4% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $890K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $599K | 1.2% |
| Russia | $162K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $132K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $37K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked.
Common questions
What is the value of eggs in shell exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported eggs in shell worth $481.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 135 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy eggs in shell from Turkey?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($114.7 million), followed by Iraq (20%) and Iran (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 77 buyer countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average export price of eggs in shell per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of eggs in shell from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $380.9 million in 2017 to $481.1 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import eggs in shell?
Yes. Turkey imported $52.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, France and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $429.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
The HS code for eggs in shell is heading 0407. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0407.11 (58% of the value) and 0407.21 (39%). It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0407 page.
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