Rising to a series high
UK Egg Production moved from 713 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 850 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+19.2%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 850 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 713 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What UK Egg Production shows
UK Egg Production was 850 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 4.9% on 2023. The UK Egg Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's egg production performance and poultry farming trends between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating poultry sector productivity, agricultural output, food supply capacity, and the overall development of the UK egg industry.
A 16.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 137 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +13.6% in 2023.
Ranks 15 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, UK ranks 15 for 2024, behind China (35,880 Thousand Tonnes) and India (8,102 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.9% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
UK Egg Production by year
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 | 850 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 810.2 | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 713.4 | −7.4% |
| 2021 | 770.1 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 785 | −2.5% |
| 2019 | 805 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 791 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 766 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 736 | +3.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 713 | — |
Regional context
How UK compares in Europe
Egg Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. UK is highlighted.
1Germany997.5
2Spain884.1
3UK850
4Sweden110.2
5Denmark89.00
6Finland80.00
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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, the UK's egg production exhibited moderate fluctuations while maintaining an overall upward trajectory during the study period. Egg production increased from 713.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 736.00 thousand tonnes in 2016, 766.00 thousand tonnes in 2017, 791.00 thousand tonnes in 2018, and 805.00 thousand tonnes in 2019, reflecting sustained growth in poultry farming and production efficiency. Production declined to 785.00 thousand tonnes in 2020 and further to 770.10 thousand tonnes in 2021, followed by a more noticeable decrease to 713.41 thousand tonnes in 2022, representing the lowest production level during the period. Output recovered significantly to 810.22 thousand tonnes in 2023 and increased further to 850.00 thousand tonnes in 2024, marking the highest production level recorded during the study period. The overall trend demonstrates the resilience of the UK poultry industry, supported by improvements in farm management, production systems, and market demand despite periodic fluctuations.
The dataset provides valuable insights into the UK's egg production trends, poultry farming performance, and agricultural supply chain development. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future egg supply. Farmers, poultry producers, food manufacturers, retailers, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, optimize production planning, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The data is also valuable for assessing the contribution of the UK poultry sector to food security, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, and promoting sustainable development across the poultry and food processing industries.
- Indicator
- Egg Production
- Country
- UK
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is UK Egg Production?
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).
What was UK Egg Production in 2024?
UK Egg Production was 850 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 4.9% on 2023.
How has UK Egg Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
UK Egg Production moved from 713 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 850 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+19.2%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 850 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 713 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest UK Egg Production?
The highest value was 850 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 713 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the UK Egg Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the UK Egg Production data come from?
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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