Eggs in the United Kingdom

December 2025

Eggs saw strong and steady growth in retail volume terms in 2025. Eggs remain a key staple in many households, representing an affordable and versatile option that is a god source of protein. Sales also continued to see strong growth in value terms, back by premiumisation and an ongoing push towards organic and free-range eggs. Animal welfare, sustainability and premiumisation will be the key focus of eggs producers over the forecast period as they look to add value to the market.

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Eggs industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the Eggs industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Eggs in United Kingdom report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Eggs in United Kingdom?
  • What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
  • What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Eggs sales?
  • How are consumer attitudes towards fresh food evolving?
  • How significant is health and wellness in shaping consumer demand?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Eggs in the United Kingdom - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Eggs remains a popular staple
Sales of eggs rise with free-range and organic options driving value gains
Sustainability, innovation and affordability shaping the evolving eggs market
Affordability, animal welfare and premiumisation set to influence the market for eggs
Innovation and storytelling driving the next wave of premium value in eggs
Summary 1 Major Processors of Eggs 2025
Table 1 Total Sales of Eggs: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Eggs: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Eggs: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Eggs: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Eggs: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Eggs: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Eggs by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Forecast Total Sales of Eggs: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Eggs: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Retail Sales of Eggs: Volume 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Eggs: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Eggs: Value 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Eggs: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Fresh Food in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview

Fresh food sees solid growth in 2025 despite headwinds

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Fresh food sales influenced by economic pressures and health concerns in 2025
Financial pressures push consumers to favour cheaper alternatives
Despite supply pressures demand for many fresh foods remains strong
Positive outlook for the UK’s fresh food market
Healthy eating campaigns should benefit fresh food sales
Sustainability a growing concern
Supermarkets, hypermarkets and discounters dominate sales of fresh food
Sustainability adds value to the market
Table 14 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 15 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 17 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 18 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 19 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 20 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 21 Retail Distribution of Fresh Food by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Summary 2 Research Sources

Eggs

Includes all fresh poultry eggs, egg albumen (egg whites), as well as liquid or dry hen eggs packaged and sold loose. Egg substitutes are also included.

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