Dried egg yolks exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported dried egg yolks worth $26.3 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. Value rose 13% on 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 | $26.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 4.9K t |
Where the United States exports dried egg yolks to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (45%), Germany (13%), Denmark (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $11.8M | 45% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 13% |
| Denmark | $3.2M | 12% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $1.8M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Colombia | $1.0M | 4% |
| Australia | $610K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $587K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $551K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $458K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.28 per kg, close to the world average of $8.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried egg yolks imports to the United States
Imports of dried egg yolks by the United States reached $652 thousand in 2024 (42 tonnes). China alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $536K | 82% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 16% |
| Italy | $8K | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $4K | 0.5% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0408.11: Eggs: birds' eggs, yolks, dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of dried egg yolks exported by the United States?
The United States exported dried egg yolks worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 64 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried egg yolks from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Denmark (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried egg yolks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.37 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 dried egg yolks from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $26.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import dried egg yolks?
Yes. The United States imported $652 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried egg yolks?
The HS code for dried egg yolks is subheading 0408.11. 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 0408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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