Egg Processing Market Report 2025

The egg processing market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $29.26 billion in 2024 to $30.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in egg consumption, industrialization of poultry farming, consumer demand for protein, food safety measures, expansion of ready-to-eat market, economic growth and urbanization.

The egg processing market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $35.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable egg production practices, customized product solutions, government initiatives for nutrition, plant-based alternatives, globalization of food supply chains. Major trends in the forecast period include technological integration in processing, advancements in packaging solutions, investment in research and development, collaborations in the food industry, online retail and direct-to-consumer channels.

The increasing demand for ready-to-eat and convenience foods is driving the growth of the egg processing market. Ready-to-eat (RTE) and convenience foods are shelf-stable products designed for consumer ease. The consumption of RTE foods has become more prevalent as convenience and time savings have gained importance. Egg processing is utilized to create specialty egg products that are marketed as convenience foods to consumers and restaurants. For example, in April 2024, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a government agency based in Canada, reported that sales of ready meals, a category of RTE food, reached $3.19 billion (Can$4.4 billion) in 2023. Additionally, the sales of ready meals increased from $6.36 billion (Can$8,773.6 million) in 2022 to $6.63 billion (Can$9,147.9 million) in 2023. Thus, the rising demand for ready-to-eat and convenience foods is propelling the egg processing market.

An increase in the world population is anticipated to further fuel the growth of the egg processing market. The world population represents the total number of individuals living on Earth at any given time, including people from various countries, regions, and continents. As the global population continues to rise, the demand for food correspondingly increases. Eggs and processed egg products offer a protein-rich and versatile food source that helps meet this demand. For instance, in November 2022, the United Nations, a US-based intergovernmental organization, published an article stating that the world population is projected to grow by nearly 2 billion individuals over the next 30 years, reaching 9.7 billion by 2050, with a peak of approximately 10.4 billion expected in the mid-2080s. Therefore, the growth in the world population is driving the egg processing market.

Major companies in the egg processing market are focusing on integrating advanced technologies to enhance yield and provide superior egg products, aiming to gain a competitive edge. For example, in November 2022, Sanovo, a Denmark-based egg processing company, introduced the HatchPerformance Line, an egg-handling solution designed for fertile and delicate eggs. This product line consists of three fundamental modules that can be upgraded with additional options. The primary components - a mechanical egg grader, an egg packer, and a trolley loader - work together to ensure the highest possible quality of egg supply, improving hatchability rates. Breeder farmers can operate the entire system without direct contact with the fertilized eggs, thereby reducing the risk of contamination that could harm the embryos or infect other eggs.

Key players in the egg processing market are concentrating on developing innovative products like the Vision Weighing System to maintain their market position. The Vision Weighing System employs a camera and AI technology to minimize the need for contact with additional machinery and reduce labor requirements. For instance, in June 2023, Moba, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of egg grading, packing, and processing machines, launched the Vision Weighing System, which utilizes AI to identify visual traits unique to each egg and associate them with specific crack levels and weights. This AI system has been trained using an extensive dataset comprising thousands of egg images and their corresponding weights, allowing it to store the data it gathers and continuously enhance its detection accuracy. This innovative product offers multiple advantages to egg producers throughout the production process.

In July 2024, Cal-Maine Foods, a US-based company and one of the largest producers of shell eggs, acquired ISE America for around $23 million. Through this acquisition, Cal-Maine Foods intends to increase its production capacity by enhancing supply chain efficiency, positioning itself to better satisfy the rising demand for eggs. ISE America is a US-based company that specializes in egg production and processing facilities.

Major companies operating in the egg processing market are Cargill Inc., Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Kerry Group plc., Glanbia PLC, Puratos Group, Cal-Maine Foods Inc., Rose Acre Farms Inc., Rembrandt Enterprises Inc., Michael Foods Inc., Hickman's Family Farms Inc., Daybreak Foods Inc., Sauder's Eggs, Hillandale Farms, Sparboe Farms Inc., Weaver Brothers Inc., Herbruck's Poultry Ranch, Trillium Farm Holdings LLC, Centrum Valley Farms LLP, Avril SCA, Bouwhuis Enthovan BV, Eurovo SRL, Igreca SA, Interovo Egg Group BV, Moba BV, Ovobel Foods Limited, Sanovo Engineering AS, Pelbo SPA.

North America was the largest region in the egg processing market share in 2024. The regions covered in the egg processing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the egg processing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Egg processing entails converting raw eggs into value-added products like liquid, dried, and frozen eggs, while maintaining safety and quality for the food industry and consumer markets. This process not only improves convenience and shelf life but also preserves the nutritional advantages of eggs, making them versatile components for a wide range of culinary uses.

The main categories of egg processing are whole egg, egg yolk, and egg white. Whole egg consists of both the albumen (white) and the yolk (yellow), each contributing unique health benefits. The processing of whole egg aims to eliminate Salmonella without altering the properties of the final egg product. The resulting products can take the form of dried egg products, liquid egg products, and frozen egg products. These processed egg products find applications in various industries, including bakery and confectionery, dairy products, ready-to-eat foods, soups and sauces, and others.

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The egg processing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing breaking, filtering, mixing, and packaging eggs. 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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