Price for Albumins; Egg Albumin, Not Dried in Switzerland - 2023

Price for Albumins; Egg Albumin, Not Dried in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average import price for albumins; egg albumin, not drieds amounted to $4,488 per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous month. Over the period from September 2022 to September 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.6%. The import price peaked at $4,539 per ton in January 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to September 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($4,794 per ton), while the price for Italy ($2,389 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Albumins; Egg Albumin, Not Dried in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for albumins; egg albumin, not drieds amounted to $3,248 per ton, falling by -16.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $3,903 per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +7.7% per year.

Imports of Albumins; Egg Albumin, Not Dried in Switzerland

In 2022, imports of albumins; egg albumin, not drieds into Switzerland rose markedly to 472 tons, with an increase of 11% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, albumins; egg albumin, not dried imports soared to $1.5M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +62.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Albumins; Egg Albumin, Not Dried in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	405	702	830	841	27.6%
France	345	157	322	500	13.2%
Portugal	65.5	36.8	46.7	62.4	-1.6%
Belgium	60.2	42.9	38.1	61.5	0.7%
Italy	32.6	45.8	52.3	52.6	17.3%
Others	32.0	28.5	28.2	12.5	-26.9%
Total	940	1,013	1,318	1,529	17.6%

Top Suppliers of Albumins; Egg Albumin, Not Dried to Switzerland in 2022:

Germany (247.2 tons)
France (154.4 tons)
Belgium (23.9 tons)
Portugal (22.3 tons)
Italy (19.4 tons)

Exports of Albumins; Egg Albumin, Not Dried in Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of albumins; egg albumin, not drieds, when their volume decreased by -10.7% to 109 tons. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 126%.

In value terms, albumins; egg albumin, not dried exports reduced dramatically to $354K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 137%.