Egg Market Report 2026

The egg market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $291.49 billion in 2025 to $311.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in poultry farming, rising household egg consumption, increased demand from food service, affordability of eggs as protein source, traditional reliance on eggs in bakery sector.

The egg market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $409.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising shift toward organic production, increasing global protein demand, expanding use of eggs in functional foods, growth of online grocery platforms, rising adoption of enriched nutrition eggs. Major trends in the forecast period include rising preference for specialty and organic eggs, growing demand for nutrient-enriched egg varieties, increasing popularity of eggs in ready-to-eat foods, expansion of value-added egg-based products, rising consumer interest in alternative bird eggs.

The increasing demand for processed eggs is expected to drive the growth of the eggs market in the coming years. An egg is a hard-shelled reproductive body produced by birds, particularly domestic chickens, and serves as both food and a primary ingredient in baked goods. Processed eggs refer to products made from whole eggs or egg mixes that have been pasteurized to eliminate salmonella and other pathogens, making them a safer option compared to fresh eggs while also providing an excellent source of protein. For example, in May 2024, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, a UK-based government department, reported that total production of egg products reached 15.8 thousand tonnes in the first quarter of 2023. Furthermore, imports of egg products rose by 10%, amounting to 9.6 million dozens compared to May 2022. Thus, the increasing demand for processed eggs is fueling growth in the processed eggs market.

Major companies operating in the egg market are emphasizing the development of innovative solutions, such as precision-fermented liquid eggs, to improve product sustainability and meet the rising consumer demand for animal-free and allergen-free options. Precision-fermented liquid eggs are plant-based or animal-free substitutes for conventional liquid eggs, created through precision fermentation technology. For example, in December 2023, EVERY Company, a US-based ingredient innovator, introduced “EVERY Egg,” a liquid egg produced without hens, which was showcased at the acclaimed restaurant Eleven Madison Park in New York. The product is created via precision fermentation using yeast that generates egg-specific proteins, resulting in a liquid that provides eight grams of protein per serving, contains zero cholesterol and saturated fat, and is designed to be used 1:1 in applications that traditionally use eggs (e.g., omelets, baking, dressings). This offers culinary versatility comparable to standard eggs while addressing key sustainability and supply-chain considerations.

In March 2025, Global Eggs, a Luxembourg-based company specializing in large-scale egg production and distribution, acquired Hillandale Farms, Inc. for $1.1 billion. Through this acquisition, Global Eggs intends to reinforce its presence in the North American egg supply chain, boost production capacity, and broaden its global distribution network. Hillandale Farms, Inc. is a US-based producer and distributor of shell eggs and egg-related products.

Major companies operating in the egg market are Cal-Maine Foods, Inc, Post Holdings, Inc., Rose Acre Farms, Inc., Marubeni, PPB Group Bhd, Ovostar Union NV, Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc., Hillendale Farms, Kreider Farms, Hanwei Group, Royal De Wajidsons, Bhavani Agro Farms, Ise-Suzuki Egg India Pvt. Ltd, Ayur Egg, Abhi Eggs, Laohekou Zhide Hens Breeding Specialty Cooperative, Jiangsu Lihua Animal Husbandry Co Ltd, Guangdong Shuncheng Animal Husbandry Co Ltd, Australian Eggs Limited, Lohmann & Co, Aktiengesellschaft, Gräfendorfer® Poultry, Micarna, Favorite Poultry Ltd, Moy Park, Societa Agricola La Pellegrina SpA, FANIN SPAn, Sinyavskaya Poultry Farm, Prioskolye, Bohr Poultry, Rusgrain Holding, Roskar, Oka Poultry, Agrosoyuz, Versova Holdings LLP, Daybreak Foods, Michael Foods, Center Fresh Group, MPS Egg Farms, Prairie Star Farms, Mantiqueira, Redondos SA, Don Pollo Tropical S.A.C, Ghcorp S.A.C, Ponedoras S.A.C, Al Jazira Poultry Farm (L.L.C), Al Ain Farms For Livestock Production, Al Ain Poultry Farm, Arab Company For Poultry Production, Fairooz Foodstuff Trading LLC, National Chick Ltd, Prime Eggs And Wholesalers (Pty) Ltd, Eggs-R-Easy South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Eggbert Eggs (Pty) Ltd, Harttov Nigeria Limited, BrytFarms Nig. LTD.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on feed ingredients, packaging materials, and imported specialty eggs have increased production and distribution costs within the global egg market, particularly impacting the conventional and specialty egg segments and regions heavily reliant on imports such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. These tariffs may restrain price-sensitive consumers and limit cross-border egg trade, yet they can encourage domestic egg production capacity expansion and promote investment in local supply chains.

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An egg is a firm-shelled reproductive structure produced by birds, intended for human consumption. Birds lay eggs in nests constructed by their parent counterparts. The characteristics of eggs, including size, color, and patterns, vary across different bird species, influenced by their evolutionary adaptations and environmental requirements.

Eggs are categorized into primary types such as hen eggs and others. A hen specifically denotes a mature female chicken, typically aged over a year. The products derived from eggs include shelled eggs and specialty eggs. Distribution channels encompass both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C). Applications of eggs extend to the food and beverage industry, bakery, snacks, meat products, and various other applications.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the egg market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the egg market. The regions covered in the egg market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the egg market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The eggs market consists of revenues earned by entities that produce raw eggs, including poultry farms and other entities which breed, and/or hatch, and/or raise hens and other birds. Market size in this market is valued at farm gate prices. This market excludes sales of bird meat and processed eggs. This market also excludes the proceeds from the captive (internal) consumption of the eggs for further processing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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