Eggs from France, don’t break the momentum

Published Oct 8, 2024

Tridge summary

In 2023, France experienced a 3% growth in egg consumption, reaching 224 eggs per person, with a 4.4% increase in purchases over the first eight months of the year due to the nutritional benefits and quality-price ratio of eggs. There is a strong preference for French eggs and an increasing trend towards the purchase of eggs from alternative systems. The National Committee for the Promotion of Eggs (CNPO) aims to transition 90% of laying hens to alternative systems by 2030 and plans to establish 300 new chicken coops, but is concerned about the influx of cheap eggs from Ukraine. The self-supply rate in France has risen to 99.1% but is not enough to meet the growing demand.

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After recording a growth of 3% in 2023, reaching 224 eggs per person for all products (eggs and egg products) and all channels combined, egg purchases increased by 4.4% over the first 8 months of the year, according to the National Committee for the Promotion of Eggs (CNPO). The interprofessional organization explains this by the combination of two factors: on the one hand, the nutritional virtues of the egg (essential amino acids, vitamins) and on the other hand, its quality-price ratio, the egg being according to the CNPO "the cheapest animal protein on the market". French origin and alternative systems Two other parameters characterize the French egg market: the predilection for French origin and the well-being of the hens. According to the CNPO, which is based on a survey by the CSA institute carried out in August 2023, 9 out of 10 French people cite French origin as an important choice criterion. In terms of farming methods, alternative eggs to furnished cages are ...

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