🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of eggs in shell: 2024 trade data
Imports of eggs in shell by the United Kingdom reached $147.5 million in 2024 (46.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $188.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of eggs in shell by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147.5M | 46.1K t |
| 2023 | $188.2M | 53.2K t |
| 2022 | $93.2M | 33.0K t |
| 2021 | $84.1M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $96.1M | 36.4K t |
| 2019 | $59.2M | 32.8K t |
| 2018 | $67.6M | 32.4K t |
| 2017 | $83.9M | 38.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports eggs in shell from
Most of the value came from Poland (25%), United States (16%), Ireland (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $36.5M | 25% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $23.0M | 16% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $21.1M | 14% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $21.1M | 14% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $14.1M | 9.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $11.3M | 7.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $7.5M | 5.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.6M | 3.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $1.9M | 1.3% |
Types of eggs in shell under HS 0407
| 0407.21 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 52% |
| 0407.11 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 26% |
| 0407.19 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 15% |
| 0407.90 | Birds' eggs, in shell: preserved or cooked | 7.2% |
| 0407.29 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average import price of eggs in shell
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 42% above the world average of $2.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports eggs in shell
Exports of eggs in shell by the United Kingdom reached $146.6 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. The largest buyer markets were Turkey (22%), Russia (19%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $32.4M | 22% |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | $27.4M | 19% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $16.9M | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $15.6M | 11% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $9.6M | 6.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $7.2M | 4.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $6.8M | 4.7% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $5.3M | 3.6% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $4.8M | 3.3% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $2.9M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Eggs in shell trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of eggs in shell imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported eggs in shell worth $147.5 million in 2024 (46.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import eggs in shell from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Poland (25%), United States (16%), Ireland (14%).
What is the average import price of eggs in shell in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.25 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export eggs in shell?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported eggs in shell worth $146.6 million in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Russia, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
Eggs in shell falls under HS heading 0407 (Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading eggs in shell with the United Kingdom?
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