Ukrainian egg exports recorded a sharp increase in 2025, reaching levels not seen before, according to data released by the Union of Poultry Farmers of Ukraine. Despite the ongoing effects of the war, the sector significantly expanded its presence on international markets, driven largely by demand from the European Union.
Export volumes and value
In 2025, Ukrainian producers exported 2.05 billion shell eggs, marking a 65.6% increase compared to 2024. In value terms, exports reached $201.9 million, representing a 2.8-fold rise year on year.
From January to November 2025, exports totaled 1.88 billion eggs, generating $180 million in revenue, which was 2.7 times higher than in the same period of the previous year. In November 2025 alone, exports amounted to 156.7 million eggs, worth $20.9 million, up 30.6% compared with November 2024.
Main destination markets
The European Union was the primary destination for Ukrainian eggs in 2025, accounting for 73.4% of total shell egg exports and 92.6% of exports of egg products.
The leading importers of Ukrainian shell eggs over the full year were:
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Spain: 16.4%
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United Kingdom: 11.9%
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Czech Republic: 10.3%
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Poland: 10.0%
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Croatia: 8.7%
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Israel: 7.8%
Monthly data for November 2025 show that the largest volumes were shipped to the United Kingdom (31.4 million eggs), Spain (29.9 million eggs) and Israel (17.7 million eggs).
Egg products trade
Exports of processed egg products, including powders and liquid eggs, reached 8,200 tonnes in 2025, representing a 2.6% increase in volume compared to 2024. Export revenues for this category rose more sharply, reaching $47.8 million, up 40.3% year on year.
The main importing countries for egg products were:
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Latvia: 24%
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Italy: 23.8%
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Poland: 17.2%
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Denmark: 12.6%
Market drivers
According to the Union of Poultry Farmers of Ukraine, the strong export performance was closely linked to reduced egg production in EU member states, largely due to avian influenza outbreaks and prolonged recovery periods. This situation contributed to higher egg prices in Europe and increased reliance on Ukrainian supplies.
The association also noted that Ukraine’s domestic egg market remains highly dependent on exports, reflecting population decline and limited purchasing power. Exports therefore play a central role in balancing the internal market and supporting food security.
In parallel, trade data indicate that Poland nearly doubled its table egg imports during the first nine months of 2025 compared with the same period of the previous year, with Ukraine remaining Poland’s largest supplier. Imports from Ukraine increased from 5.6 thousand tonnes in the first nine months of 2024 to around 10 thousand tonnes in the same period of 2025, although figures for 2025 may still be subject to revision.
