– Egg Production refers to the total quantity of eggs produced by poultry within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
China Egg Production was 35,880 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.7% on 2023. The China Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's egg production performance and poultry farming trends between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Million Tonnes, the dataset serves as a reliable benchmark for evaluating poultry productivity, agricultural output, food supply capacity, livestock efficiency, and the overall development of China's egg industry.
China Egg Production moved from 30,461 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 35,880 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+17.8%), an average of +1.8% a year. The series high was 35,880 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 30,461 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 5,419 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +5.8% in 2019.
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, China ranks 1 for 2024. It accounts for 35.9% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 35,880 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 35,630 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 34,564 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 34,088 | −1.7% |
| 2020 | 34,680 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 33,090 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 31,283 | +1% |
| 2017 | 30,963 | −2% |
| 2016 | 31,605 | +3.8% |
| 2015 Trough | 30,461 | — |
Regional context
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. China is highlighted.
Data definition
Egg Production — – Egg Production refers to the total quantity of eggs produced by poultry within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of poultry farming, livestock productivity, and the contribution of egg production to the agricultural and food sectors. It is used to assess domestic food production, protein supply, and the performance of the poultry industry. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of hen eggs and other poultry eggs intended for human consumption, food processing, and industrial food applications. It covers eggs produced by commercial poultry farms as well as other officially reported poultry production systems. The figures represent gross domestic egg production compiled from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes hatching eggs intended solely for breeding, processed egg products such as liquid, dried, or powdered eggs, egg imports and exports, poultry meat production, live poultry inventories, and post-production losses. It also excludes informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics and eggs produced by wild birds or other non-commercial sources not included in national agricultural reporting.
Egg Production — – Egg Production refers to the total quantity of eggs produced by poultry within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of poultry farming, livestock productivity, and the contribution of egg production to the agricultural and food sectors. It is used to assess domestic food production, protein supply, and the performance of the poultry industry. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Based on the validated data, China maintained its position as one of the world's largest egg producers, recording a strong overall growth trend throughout the study period despite minor annual fluctuations. Egg production increased from 30.46 million tonnes in 2015 to 31.61 million tonnes in 2016, before declining slightly to 30.96 million tonnes in 2017. Output recovered to 31.28 million tonnes in 2018 and increased significantly to 33.09 million tonnes in 2019 and 34.68 million tonnes in 2020. Production eased marginally to 34.09 million tonnes in 2021 before increasing to 34.56 million tonnes in 2022, 35.63 million tonnes in 2023, and 35.88 million tonnes in 2024, representing the highest production level during the study period. The overall trend highlights the continued expansion and resilience of China's poultry industry, supported by large-scale commercial production, technological advancement, and strong domestic demand.
The dataset provides valuable insights into China's egg production trends, poultry farming performance, and agricultural sector development. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future egg supply. Farmers, poultry producers, food manufacturers, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, identify investment opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen supply chain strategies. The data is also valuable for assessing China's contribution to global egg production, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable economic development across the poultry and food manufacturing industries.
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Definition – Egg Production refers to the total quantity of eggs produced by poultry within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of poultry farming, livestock productivity, and the contribution of egg production to the agricultural and food sectors. It is used to assess domestic food production, protein supply, and the performance of the poultry industry. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
China Egg Production was 35,880 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.7% on 2023.
China Egg Production moved from 30,461 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 35,880 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+17.8%), an average of +1.8% a year. The series high was 35,880 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 30,461 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 35,880 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 30,461 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Included: The data includes the annual production of hen eggs and other poultry eggs intended for human consumption, food processing, and industrial food applications. It covers eggs produced by commercial poultry farms as well as other officially reported poultry production systems. The figures represent gross domestic egg production compiled from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes hatching eggs intended solely for breeding, processed egg products such as liquid, dried, or powdered eggs, egg imports and exports, poultry meat production, live poultry inventories, and post-production losses. It also excludes informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics and eggs produced by wild birds or other non-commercial sources not included in national agricultural reporting.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Eggs%2C+total&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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