Fertile poultry eggs imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $22.1 million of fertile poultry eggs in 2024 (874 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. That is 7% less 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.1M | 875 t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 904 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 368 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 513 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 943 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fertile poultry eggs from
France alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $19.2M | 87% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Hungary | $635K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $381K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $344K | 1.6% |
| United States | $61K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $24K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.22 per kg, 159% above the world average of $9.74. 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.
Fertile poultry eggs exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $14.4 million of fertile poultry eggs in 2024 (289 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $7.9M | 55% |
| France | $2.0M | 14% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 14% |
| Ireland | $971K | 6.7% |
| United States | $727K | 5% |
| Poland | $424K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $138K | 1% |
| Austria | $113K | 0.8% |
| Albania | $82K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $51K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fertile poultry eggs imports (HS 0407.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0407.19: Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens).
Common questions
What is the value of fertile poultry eggs imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fertile poultry eggs worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 874 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 144 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fertile poultry eggs to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Poland (6%) and Hungary (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of fertile poultry eggs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.22 per kg in 2024, 159% above the world average of $9.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fertile poultry eggs to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fertile poultry eggs?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, France and Brazil. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fertile poultry eggs?
The HS code for fertile poultry eggs is subheading 0407.19. 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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