Hy-Line strengthens presence in world’s largest egg market: China
Hy-Line International continues to expand its footprint and deepen its commitment to the Chinese egg market
30 September 2025
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By: Hy-Line International continues to expand its footprint and deepen its commitment to the Chinese egg market—an industry that stands unmatched in scale and strategic importance. With over 40 years of active presence in the country, Hy-Line has established itself as a trusted partner to producers across China.
Leading Varieties for a Segmented Market
Hy-Line offers a full portfolio of highperformance layer varieties tailored to the unique demands of the Chinese market. The Hy-Line Brown, Hy-Line Sonia Gray, and Hy-Line Pink remain the top choices for producers focused on brown and pink-tinted eggs, while the Hy-Line W-36 dominates the white egg niche—a small but highly significant segment.
Though white eggs represent just 5% of China’s market, that share equates to more than 50 million laying hens, highlighting the sheer scale of the China egg market. Overall, the market is segmented into approximately 55% brown-egg, 45% tint-egg, and 5% white-egg production.
China’s egg industry is unparalleled, with nearly four times more laying hens than India or the USA, the next-largest producers. In fact, the total production of the other top 10 egg-producing countries combined still falls short of China’s output.
It’s clear why Hy-Line remains committed to supporting this dynamic and critical market.
Building Relationships and Sharing Expertise
During the first semester of 2025, the Hy-Line technical and executive teams made several visits to China, participating in major industry events and customer meetings. Two standout conferences in Qingdao served as important platforms for knowledge exchange:
- The 8th Huayu International Layer Industry Technology Summit, attended by 500 industry professionals, provided a key opportunity to share Hy-Line’s latest updates and strategic vision.
- The very next day, the team presented at the 6th Zhongmu Hualuo Poultry Industry Development Conference, drawing 800 attendees and highlighting Hy-Line’s leadership in layer innovation.
Both events took place just prior to the annual CAHE (China Animal Husbandry Expo), where Hy-Line distributors hosted booths and engaged directly with customers across the region. These interactions not only allowed Hy-Line to share technical advancements but also to learn from China’s leading egg industry experts and thought leaders.
On-the-Ground Support and Technical Exchange
In addition to events, Hy-Line’s technical team conducted farm tours and indepth discussions earlier in the year focused on nutrition, management, and performance optimization. These hands-on engagements fostered valuable exchange of best practices and further strengthened Hy-Line’s ability to support Chinese producers in achieving excellent results with Hy-Line varieties.
A Trusted Partner for the Long Term
With over four decades of commitment, industry-leading genetics, and a strong local presence, Hy-Line is proud to play a vital role in China’s evolving egg market. As we look ahead, we remain focused on delivering the tools, knowledge, and bird performance needed to help Chinese egg producers thrive.
