Egg Processing Market

Global Egg Processing Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The size of the global egg processing market is expected to be worth USD 29.19 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 3.40% from 2024 to 2032 to achieve USD 38.14 billion by 2032. Increased consumption of bakery processed egg products and functional foods is driving the egg processing business worldwide.

The processed egg is a unique technique that can be employed to improve conventional egg properties like storage, freshness, shelf life, and other transportation needs. It is done with the help of various technologies and devices. Some of the common processes employed in the processing of eggs are the discarding of eggshells, filtration, mixing, stabilization, pasteurization, freezing or drying and packaging. Different equipment is used at multiple phases of the egg processing business. Egg processing equipment is an integrated set of machines commonly used at various stages of egg processing. Processed eggs are widely used as ingredients in various foods, such as baked goods, dairy products, and dairy products and confectionery. Process eggs have excellent functional properties, such as improved freshness, long shelf life, simple storage, and transport requirements. The trend towards health awareness and a healthy lifestyle is further improving the market for processed eggs.

CURRENT SCENARIO OF THE GLOBAL EGG PROCESSING MARKET

The swift advancements in agriculture and industry have led to arise in the consumption of agricultural goods, consequently causing a surge in farming by-products and waste. When allowed to pile up, it directs towards safety problems and environmental population. These by-products possess intrinsic protection benefits and valuable input substances that can be effectively harnessed or converted into value-added products. Moreover, China, Brazil, India, United States, Mexico, etc. Among the top 20 companies, 11 have headquarters in the Americas, 7 are located in Asia, and the remaining ones are from Europe and Middle East.

The market has experienced considerable changes in the last few years, providing interesting opportunities for food producers. Ranging from dried form of egg powder to liquid form eggs, these inventions and improvements are transforming its utilization and consumption in culinary field. In addition, state of the art technologies continues to shape the market. Modern processing automations and engineering have notably enhancing safety, efficiency, and quality in the industry. Non-thermal processing techniques, robotics, and automations are at the vanguard of this revolution.

MARKET DRIVERS

The global market for egg processing equipment is expected to shift consumer preferences for processed foods, along with a growing demand for high-quality egg products, the main egg in the next six years.

As demand for protein-rich foods and nutritional supplements increases, growth in the global egg processing market is expected to accelerate during the forecast period. Technological advancements like integrated assembly lines with increased production speeds and reduced operating costs are estimated to have a positive impact on market boom during the conjecture period. Companies in the egg processing industry are implementing high-quality manufacturing procedures and are constantly involved in product development. The egg processing market is supposed to grow at a significant rate in the coming years. This is primarily due to several advantages of processed eggs, such as the reduced risk of contamination, long shelf life, and ease of transportation. The aspects such as unique and different consumer choices and the call for increasing the quality of the products are anticipated to fuel the market growth. In addition to this, the increasing demand for high-quality products in the fast-growing food industry may increase the prospects for the egg processing market in the future. As demand increases, major players focus on launching high-end products, such as integrated assembly lines that improve production speed and reduce operating costs. This is presumed to improve the developments of the global egg processing business.

Additionally, the rise in the usage of eggs in the bakery and confectionery and dairy sectors is another factor propelling demand for egg processing devices. This is expected to lead the egg processing market in the future. Strict government regulations for substances and methods used in egg processing and processing to increase consumer awareness of the high quality and nutritional benefits of eggs also increase the growth of the egg processing market. Furthermore, as the demand for egg identification increases to eliminate the entry of unsafe eggs, it is gaining considerable traction, leading to the growth of the global egg processing market. These unsafe contaminated eggs lead to food-related illnesses and other microbiological risks associated with eggs and are expected to be further eliminated through egg processing machines. Also, eggs are highly nutritious and protein supplements. The obstacles are expected to be overcome in the egg processing market as demand for protein-rich foods and dietary supplements increases worldwide. The development of new and innovative technologies in the manufacture of egg products that reduce egg waste can create potential opportunities for key players in the global egg processing market.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The growth trajectory of the egg processing market is derailed by the lower production rate and the incidence of bird flu. Consequently, these factors are escalating the overall costs. Likewise, the outbreak of bird flu in the U.S. poultry flocks is driving egg prices to new heights by the end of 2024, affecting the associated processes and products.

• As per the  U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, in November 2024, the average rate for a dozen Grade A big eggs stood at 3.65 dollars, which is an increase from 3.37 dollars in October and 2.50 dollars at the beginning of the 2024.

It is attributed to farmers who are facing issues from a strain of H5N1, which continues to disturb its supplies across the country. Similarly, Canada is not safe from these conditions impacting its costs and supply in other nations.  Over the past year, production and processing expenditures in Canada have been affected by soaring prices for feed, fuel and packaging expenses, supply chain obstacles, labour shortages, and avian influenza.

• Statistics Canada revealed that egg prices surged by 16.5 per cent year-over-year in December, raising the cost of a dozen from approximately 3.25 dollars last year to 3.75 today.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Egg Processing Market Analysis By Type

The dried segment holds the dominant share of the egg processing market. The egg white and yolk are beaten up together and then atomized into fine droplets using a spray nozzle where the moisture is removed. The growing familiarity of processed eggs for further use in various recipes is quietly elevating the growth rate of the market. The dried eggs can be stored for ten long years, which is more convenient and less expensive. People’s interest in fast food or processed food products that can be made in very little time due to their busy lifestyle is gearing up to enhance the growth rate of the market.

Frozen type is expected to have the dominant share of the market. The growing support from the government authorities in approving the innovative food process to fulfill the unmet needs in the F&B industry is solely to level up the market’s growth in coming years. The frozen egg process is versatile and can be used in various food applications, which additionally pose huge opportunities for market growth.

Global Egg Processing Market Analysis By Application

The dairy products segment holds a prominent share of the egg processing market. The use of frozen, dried, or liquid eggs in various products in the dairy industry is likely to level up the growth rate of the market. The wide use of eggs in the making of mayonnaise and ice cream is lucrative and fuels the growth rate of the egg processing market.

The bakery segment is solely to have the prominent growth rate of the egg processing market. In developed countries like the US, people mostly rely on eating bakery food products. The launch of high-quality food products in favor of the consumer’s interest is associated with promoting the growth rate of the market.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

In terms of regional demand, North America accounted for the lion’s share in the global egg processing market. It continues to dominate the regional market and its growth rate is stable compared to other markets. Moreover, in the United States, the prominent egg producing states are Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa. The country’s egg farming sector operates on lower profit margins. Further, according to a study published in IFT under comprehensive reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, there is no mandate in the U.S. for egg pasteurization, resulting in lower than 3 per cent of them being pasteurised.

• Based on results of survey by the Egg Industry Center, it was projected that around 64 per cent of the eggs processed by the participants were nest-run in-line eggs, followed by 24 per cent of them were nest-run off-line eggs, and then 12 per cent were classified as loose eggs.

In developed countries, Europe is another important market for processed egg products. The market in this region is characterized by the development of extraction technology, along with an increase in health awareness among the average consumer.

• In addition, according to the Agriculture and rural development within the European Union, the number of laying hens exceeds 350 million  in the EU. Every year, the production of eggs by these hens is near to 6.7 million tons. The EU assists egg producers using marketing benchmarks and guidelines, and sporadically with few market support steps and initiatives.

Further, the highest processed (Out-of-Shell Egg Product) eggs exporting European countries are Netherlands, France, Poland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Italy, driving the market share of this region. Apart from this, the regional market saw a major updates in marketing standards concerning the Agri-food items, like eggs, poultry, honey, fruit juices and honey, and vegetables and fruits, to better deal with the sustainability and consumer needs.

The egg processing and equipment market is expected to show the highest growth rates in the Asia Pacific region during the projection period. Increased demand for processed egg products, along with increased health awareness among consumers, are expected to drive market growth in the region during the forecast period. In developing countries like Asia Pacific, the total growth rate is higher. This is credited to the population growth, urbanization, and awareness of the nutritional aspects of processed egg products in this area. The call for processed egg products is overgrowing in developing economies like China and India.

• As per the Poultry Site, Japan is the only completely industrialised nation in Asia for egg processing, with close to 50 per cent of consumption of this originating from treated items. In clear distinction, China consumes these egg products less than 1 per cent.

The Middle East and Africa are also expected to experience significant growth in the global food processing machinery market during the determined period.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL EGG PROCESSING MARKET

Major Key Players in the Global Egg Processing Market are Actini Group, Avril SCA, Cal-Maine Foods Inc, Moba B.V, Eurovo S.R.L, Igreca S.A, Interovo Egg Group B.V. S.P.A, Bouwhuis Enthovan, Sanovo Technology Group and Others.       

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• In December 2024, Naqi Water Company announced the investment into the Saudi Arabia for boosting egg output. The project is being funded by the Naqi Water Company in alliance with Belad Al Sham Contracting Company to invest 12.31 million Riyal (SAR; USD 2.28 million). The planned growth in output of egg is projected to rise by up to 450 per cent, reaching 165 million eggs each year. Moreover, the project was formally launched in the last week of December 2024 and is scheduled to finish by September 2024.
• In February 2024, experts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) discovered a method to counter the Salmonella bacteria using a radio frequency (R.F.) technology. The establishments state’s it as an easy solution to food and water transmitted pathogens in eggs involves pasteurising all raw eggs before they are consumed. Moreover, investigators at the Agricultural Research Service's (USDA-ARS) Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pa., applied a fresh thermal technology that decontaminates them and makes salmonella cells inactive with a smaller time for processing. After all this, it decreases this bacterium by 99.999 per cent under 24 minutes.
• In November 2024, scientific research professionals from all over the U.S. and Canada requested to put forward or present their unique ideas via a new online portal for submission in order to apply for 2024 EIC (Egg Industry Center) Grand Award Program. Typically, there is a 50 per cent probability for a research worker with full proposal stage to get their project funded.
• In June 2024, the Egg Industry Center with the assistance of the Iowa Council announced a dollar-for-dollar matching funds program for contributions to the EIC, having a maximum limit of 100,000 dollars until December 2024.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL EGG PROCESSING MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global egg processing market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on type, application, and region.

By Type

• Dried         
• Liquid       
• Frozen  

By Application

• Bakery     
• Confectionery      
• Dairy Products     
• Ready to Eat          
• Soups and Sauces
• Others    

By Region

• North America
• Asia and Pacific
• Europe
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America