Every fifteenth chicken egg in Israel is from Ukraine: imports have reached 160 million units.

On February 10, 2026, data was released that significantly changes the perception of Ukraine’s role in the global food chain.
Even in wartime conditions, the industry is demonstrating not survival, but expansion.

Billions of units of products, hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, and new sustainable markets — this is what the dynamics look like today.

Main indicators of Ukrainian exports

In 2025, producers sent abroad 2.05 billion eggs. This is 65.6% more than in 2024.

The financial result is 201.9 million dollars. An increase of almost 2.8 times.

Demand was fueled by a shortage in Europe, where domestic production was limited due to problems in poultry farming.

Countries that bought more than others

Spain accounted for 16.4% of imports.
The United Kingdom — 11.9%.
Czech Republic — 10.3%.
Poland — 10.0%.
Croatia — 8.7%.

Israel took the next position with a share of 7.8%.

In real volumes, this translates to approximately 155–160 million eggs per year. For bilateral trade, this is a figure that cannot be ignored.

What this supply means for the Israeli consumer

With a population of about 9.8–10 million people, the average calculation gives 16–17 Ukrainian eggs per resident.

It is important to remember: this is averaged mathematics. Part of the volume goes into processing, industry, bakeries, and restaurants.

But then the most interesting comparison begins.

The average level of egg consumption in Israel is 250–290 pieces per person per year. If you compare the figures, it turns out that Ukrainian imports cover about 6–7% of the market.

Or, to put it more simply and harshly: about every fifteenth egg.

In food flow analytics, such formulas best convey the scale. Therefore, editorial offices, including NANews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, increasingly consider such figures as an indicator of real economic interdependence.

Why Europe increased purchases

By the end of the year, the share of EU countries in Ukrainian exports reached 73.4% for eggs and 92.6% for processed products.

The reason is the decline in domestic production, bird diseases, and the long recovery cycle of farms. The market began to accept everything that could quickly cover the deficit.

Ukraine managed to take advantage of this.

Export of egg products as a separate line

In 2025, 8.2 thousand tons of such products were sold for a total of 47.8 million dollars.

Leading were Latvia (24%), Italy (23.8%), Poland (17.2%), and Denmark (12.6%).

Compared to the previous year, the volume increased by 2.6%, and revenue by 40.3%. Price became the main driver.

Why this is a strategic story for Ukraine

After the losses at the beginning of the war, the sector is gradually recovering. Some productions were destroyed, logistics changed, risks have not disappeared.

At the same time, the domestic market is smaller than before the war — there are fewer people, and purchasing power is lower.

Therefore, export is not just profit. It is the foundation of the industry’s existence.

Every major contract, including supplies to Israel, helps maintain jobs and plan for the future.

The results of 2025 record a new reality: Ukrainian products have become a permanent element on the shelves of countries that previously relied on other suppliers. And the market is not going to give up this presence.