Global Cage Free Eggs Market By Type ( Medium, Large, Extra Large, Jumbo ), By Application ( Store-Based Retailing, Online Retail ), By Region and Key Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2023-2033

The global cage free eggs market was valued at USD 5.30 billion in 2023. Beetroot Powder products are expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 5% between 2023-2033, totaling USD 8.19 billion by 2033. The legal definition of cage eggs varies from one country to the next. Cage eggs are generally more nutritious than traditional poultry eggs and contain a higher-quality yolk. Cage eggs offer a healthier alternative than traditional mass-produced poultry eggs.

Cage-free chickens are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, making them more relevant than conventional eggs. Cage eggs come in a variety of sizes and colors, including brown or white. Cage free eggs are in high demand due to the increased awareness about the negative side effects of mass poultry farming.

Growing Demand:

In the last decade, animal welfare concerns have increased dramatically. Many companies are now taking initiatives to improve farm animal welfare, as animal advocacy organizations have been set up against egg producers and poultry breeders. After egg producers teamed up with animal welfare groups, the Europe region’s cage-free eggs market has seen significant growth.

The lifestyle of chickens can have a significant impact on their health and the nutritional status of eggs. Research has shown that cage free eggs are more nutritious than conventionally laid eggs. They have deeper yolks and higher levels of fatty acids, but they don’t have any effect on cholesterol.

Europe has a higher level of animal welfare than other markets, and this is despite the fact that it is more developed and less developed. Despite the increased costs of production and maintenance of cage-free eggs, large manufacturers are forced to meet retailers’ demands.

Manufacturers have opted for cage-free egg production over conventional caged production because of this demand. The market is also growing because of increased pressure from the government to make cage-free eggs.

Cage Free Eggs Market Scope:

By Type, the market is segmented into Medium, Large, Extra Large, and Jumbo. By Application, the market is divided into Store-Based Retailing and Online Retail.

Based on geography, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Major players profiled in the report include Eggland’S Best, Cal Maine Foods, Herbruck’S Poultry Ranch, Rembrandt Enterprises, Rose Acre Farms, Hillandale Farms, Trillium Farm Holdings, Midwest Poultry Services, Hickman’S Family Farms, Sparboe Farms, Weaver Brothers, Kuramochi Sangyo, Granja Agas, Pazo De Vilane, Farm Pride Foods, Avril, The Lakes Free Range Egg, Lintz Hall Farm, Sunny Queen Farms, and St Ewe Free Range Eggs.

Key Market Segments

Type

Medium
Large
Extra Large
Jumbo

Application

Store-Based Retailing
Online Retail

Key Market Players included in the report:

Eggland’S Best
Cal Maine Foods
Herbruck’S Poultry Ranch
Rembrandt Enterprises
Rose Acre Farms
Hillandale Farms
Trillium Farm Holdings
Midwest Poultry Services
Hickman’S Family Farms
Sparboe Farms
Weaver Brothers
Kuramochi Sangyo
Granja Agas
Pazo De Vilane
Farm Pride Foods
Avril
The Lakes Free Range Egg
Lintz Hall Farm
Sunny Queen Farms
St Ewe Free Range Eggs

Driving Factors:

In the past decade, animal welfare concerns have increased significantly. Many companies are also taking steps to ensure the welfare of farm animals, in addition to animal advocacy groups that campaign against egg and bird manufacturers.

After egg producers partnered with animal welfare groups, the Cage-Free egg market has seen significant growth. To stimulate demand, the cage-free egg market relies heavily upon a one-stop service. The way chickens are raised can have a negative impact on their health as well as the nutritional status of eggs. Research has shown that cage-free eggs contain more yolks and darker oranges than conventional eggs. These eggs are healthier and have a lower cholesterol level.

Large manufacturers have to produce and maintain cage-free eggs despite rising costs. Manufacturers opted to produce cage-free eggs rather than conventional cages. Cage-free egg market growth is also being accelerated by government pressures on manufacturers to produce cage-free eggs.

Restraining Factors:

The market boom is also being supported by government campaigns to promote healthy lifestyles, increase in overall spending power of consumers, and adoption of new technological advances in farms. This requires large amounts of land ownership and high labor costs. Cage-free chickens take up a smaller area than cage-produced chickens. Cage-free chickens need a lot less space than cage-free chickens. It is ten times more work to produce cage-free eggs than it takes to care for chickens who are free to roam on the ground.

There are risks of chickens being lost due to their freedom to roam farms and agroforestry areas. Chickens raised in cages often receive growth hormones and other supplements that are not natural food for chickens. These chickens can produce more eggs than is necessary to supply the market’s daily requirements. These eggs are much easier to produce than Cage eggs. Cage eggs are more expensive and can be purchased in lower quantities. These factors all hinder the growth of the global cage-free egg market.

Market Key Trends:

Cage-free eggs are a new trend that is open to the changing tastes and economic realities of its consumers. There are currently two main egg varieties on the market. Both the white and brown varieties of cage-free eggs are in high demand. The white chicken egg continues its dominance in the global market, but the brown egg is more popular in the poultry products industry.

Large eggs are in high demand. This is evident from the market. Large eggs will continue to be dominant, as the natural varieties of eggs are still relatively rare and consumers are not aware.

The cage-free eggs market relies heavily upon a one-stop-shop experience to drive demand. Although there is increasing awareness through local farmers and non-store-based experiences, it still falls behind as a distribution channel.

Due to their shorter maturation periods and easier operations, white eggs will continue to dominate the forecast period.

Recent Developments:

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods), a Thai agribusiness conglomerate, has announced plans to increase Thailand’s cage egg production by 10 million. This is to promote ethical food choices and Thailand’s export markets. The company began cage-free production at its Saraburi province laying hen farm. It would operate in a controlled setting to prevent contamination and ensure biosecurity.

Unilever announced plans to source cage free eggs from all over the globe by 2025. The company has also updated the timeline for its global commitment. It is also committed to sourcing cage-free eggs from all of its North American and European supply chains by 2020.

NestFresh has recently introduced a new line of pasture-raised eggs and a variety of hard-boiled eggs. You can buy organic grass-raised, GMO-free, or soy-free eggs in either 12-unit plastic boxes or paste boxes.

Cage-free hardboiled products are hard-boiled organic eggs packed in six-unit bags and Cage-free eggs packaged in eight-packs. NestFresh’s latest additions are designed to satisfy NestFresh customers looking for healthier ways to enjoy NestFresh egg products for snacks or meals.