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APPENDIX 2: THIRD COUNTRIESTable A2.24: Per capita consumption of eggs and egg products in Mexico, shell eggequivalent 1990 – 2001YearKilograms/year1990 12.11991 13.51992 13.51993 14.01994 13.91995 13.61996 13.31997 14.11998 15.21999 16.72000 19.92001 20.22002 20.22003 20.3Source: SAGARPA (1990–99) and USDA, FAS (2000–03).Most eggs in Mexico are sold in-shell, though the share going into processed products is growingrapidly. In 2002, 93% of Mexico’s eggs were sold in-shell. In-shell eggs are sold in two forms - inbulk or packaged. For bulk sale, 360 eggs of different sizes are packed in a single box. These boxesare merchandised through a variety of outlets and may go through two or more intermediariesbefore reaching the final consumer. Packaged eggs are sold in cartons of a dozen or dozen and onehalf.Most packaged eggs are sold through supermarkets or convenience stores. Most processedeggs (71%) are used in the baking and confectionery sectors. The remaining 29% are converted toother forms for use in a variety of applications.As indicated in Table A2.25 below the utilisation of eggs in Mexico is shifting away from bulk sale andtoward packaged sale and processing, though processing still accounts for a relatively small share ofthe total.Table A2.25: Utilisation of eggs in Mexico 1994 and 2002 (%)Form 1994 2002Bulk sale 93 71Packaged sale 6 22Processing 1 7Source: National Poultry Union.356