HS Code:
The 'Other Fresh Eggs' category, classified under HS Code 040729, includes fresh eggs of birds other than hens, such as quail, duck, goose, and turkey eggs. These eggs are primarily used for human consumption, though some may be utilized for hatching purposes. This category represents a niche but growing segment of the global egg market, driven by increasing consumer interest in diverse culinary experiences and specialty food products. Trade in this category is influenced by factors such as regional dietary preferences, production capacities, and biosecurity regulations.
Total Trade Volume
USD 150 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local producers)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for specialty eggs
Increased consumer interest in exotic and organic food products has boosted trade in duck and quail eggs, particularly in urban markets across Asia and Europe.
2021-2022
Stricter biosecurity regulations
Global concerns over avian influenza have led to tighter import controls, temporarily disrupting trade flows and increasing costs for exporters.
2020-2022
Growth in e-commerce platforms
Online marketplaces have facilitated direct-to-consumer sales of specialty eggs, opening new trade channels for small-scale producers.
2021-2023
The European Union introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary measures for egg imports following avian influenza outbreaks in Asia, requiring additional certifications for exporters.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters from affected regions, potentially reducing trade volumes to the EU in the short term.
Thailand signed new bilateral agreements with Middle Eastern countries to export quail eggs, capitalizing on growing demand in the region.
June 2023
Expected to boost Thailand’s market share in the global trade of other fresh eggs, reinforcing its position as a top exporter.
A significant outbreak of avian influenza in the United States led to temporary export restrictions on poultry products, including specialty eggs.
January 2023
Reduced US export volumes, creating opportunities for other exporters like China and the Netherlands to fill the gap in affected markets.