Fresh chicken eggs exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $181.0 million of fresh chicken eggs in 2024 (91.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Value rose 16% 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 | $181.0M | 91.0K t |
| 2023 | $156.4M | 72.1K t |
| 2022 | $149.7M | 86.8K t |
| 2021 | $194.4M | 139.9K t |
| 2020 | $121.5M | 92.5K t |
| 2019 | $125.8M | 92.0K t |
| 2018 | $135.8M | 132.6K t |
| 2017 | $112.5M | 90.4K t |
Where the United States exports fresh chicken eggs to
Canada alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $140.2M | 78% |
| Bahamas | $13.3M | 7.3% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $3.5M | 2% |
| Cayman Isds | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Aruba | $2.9M | 1.6% |
| Saint Maarten | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| Bermuda | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| Cuba | $1.8M | 1% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $1.5M | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh chicken eggs imports to the United States
Imports of fresh chicken eggs by the United States reached $6.7 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.3M | 95% |
| Dominican Republic | $297K | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $30K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $21K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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 0407.21: Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens).
Common questions
What is the value of fresh chicken eggs exported by the United States?
The United States exported fresh chicken eggs worth $181.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 112 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh chicken eggs from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($140.2 million), followed by the Bahamas (7%) and Turks and Caicos Isds (2%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Cuba grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh chicken eggs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.66 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 fresh chicken eggs from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $112.5 million in 2017 to $181.0 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2021 at $194.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import fresh chicken eggs?
Yes. The United States imported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the Dominican Republic and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $174.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh chicken eggs?
The HS code for fresh chicken eggs is subheading 0407.21. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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