CHICAGO — The American Egg Board, in partnership with other egg industry stakeholders, recently announced the reintroduction of U.S. shell egg exports to one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic food markets, Singapore.
Through collaboration with the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, Hillandale Farms, Rose Acre Farms, and Mid-States Specialty Eggs, AEB is able to send U.S. eggs to Singapore for the first time in more than two decades.
“Twenty-six years is a long time, and we are excited to reopen this important egg market. Foreign buyers consistently choose U.S. eggs because of our safety standards, traceability and sustainability practices,” Emily Metz, AEB president and CEO, said in a statement. “Singapore is more than a market. It is our foothold in the ASEAN region, where we hope to keep growing and building relationships at a critical time for our producers. Expanding exports means new growth and gives our farms the chance to grow for the next generation.”
Singapore imports more than 90 percent of its food, and supply diversification is central to the country’s food security strategy, AEB explained in a statement. In Singapore, consumers eat about one egg a day, making the country one of Southeast Asia’s highest egg-consuming markets.
This high demand for eggs makes Singapore a premium destination for U.S. producers. Local farms supplied approximately 34 percent of shell eggs consumed in 2024, so imports remain essential to meeting overall demand, AEB added.
“U.S. shell eggs are produced under stringent USDA standards and rigorous food-safety controls, delivering the consistent quality, freshness and reliability that Singapore consumers can trust,” Greg Tyler, USAPEEC president and CEO, said.
The launch shipment will be received by three Singapore importers: Hen Tick Food Pte Ltd., Kai Young Huat Eggs Pte Ltd. and N&N Agriculture Pte Ltd., all of which bring established distribution relationships across Singapore’s retail, foodservice, hotel and food manufacturing services, AEB noted.
“This is more than the introduction of a new product, it’s the beginning of a meaningful partnership between U.S. egg producers and Singapore,” Denilson Dorigoni, Hillandale Farms CEO, said. “We’re proud to share the quality and care behind every egg while building lasting relationships with Singapore’s importers founded on trust, consistency and mutual success.”
“We are honored to be a part of this moment,” Tony Wesner, Rose Acre Farms CEO, said. “American egg farmers work hard every day to produce eggs that families can trust and knowing that work is now reaching families in Singapore is something we do not take lightly. We look forward to building a relationship that lasts.”
“This is exactly the kind of opportunity U.S. egg producers have been working toward,” Sean Delano, Mid-States Specialty Eggs, said. “Singapore is a strong market with real demand, and we are committed to being a reliable, high-quality supply partner for the long-term.”
In addition to the collaboration between AEB, USAPEEC, and the three U.S. egg companies, the return of U.S. shell eggs to Singapore was made possible by the support of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, represented by Agricultural Counselor Alicia Hernandez, and the Singapore Food Agency, led by CEO Damian Chan.
Their collaboration secured approval for required markings to be printed on at the carton level rather than on each individual egg, helping reopen this trade channel, AEB said.
AEB, and the rest of its partners, see Singapore as an entry point to broader opportunity across the ASEAN region, which is demonstrated by AEB’s participation in the U.S. Trade Mission to Singapore in September. The potential of US eggs in the ASEAN region goes far beyond shell eggs to different egg products over time.
