Specifications
Grades and specifications
Indicative export specification. Final grading, pack format and temperature are confirmed against your purchase specification before the first shipment.
Weight grades
Weight grading
Bands and typical use
| Grade | Weight | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 43–48 g | Institutional and processing |
| Medium | 48–53 g | Retail and food service |
| Large | 53–63 g | Retail and bakery, highest demand |
| Extra large | 63–73 g | Premium retail and hospitality |
| Jumbo | 73 g and above | Specialist and premium retail |
Haugh unit range78–90 at dispatch
Shell colourUniform white or natural brown
Shelf life21–28 days ambient, up to 45 days at 5–8 °C
Transit temperature5–8 °C, agreed per destination
HS code0407 / 040721
Primary pack30-egg moulded tray
Retail packs6, 10 or 12 on request
Master carton360 eggs (12 trays)
40 ft reefer load≈ 1,000 cartons, ≈ 360,000 eggs
20 ft reefer load≈ 420 cartons, ≈ 150,000 eggs
Questions
Frequently asked
What are the egg weight grades used for export?
Small (43–48 g), Medium (48–53 g), Large (53–63 g), Extra-large (63–73 g) and Jumbo (73 g and above). Large is the highest-demand retail and bakery grade.
What is the HS code for table eggs?
Fresh shell eggs are classified under HS heading 0407, commonly 040721 for fresh eggs of domestic fowl in shell.
Let us discuss your requirement
Share your destination port, monthly volume and pack preference. Our export desk responds with a commercial offer, not an automated acknowledgement.