China alone produces more than a third of the world's eggs — roughly 30 million tonnes a year, or more than the next eight countries combined.
Quick answer: 1. China, 2. United States, 3. India, 4. Indonesia, 5. Brazil, 6. Japan, 7. Mexico, 8. Russia, 9. Turkey, 10. France.
Eggs are one of the most widely consumed sources of animal protein on the planet, and the global egg industry is dominated by a handful of countries. Led by China, the world's top egg producers churn out tens of millions of tonnes of eggs each year, fuelled by enormous poultry populations and rising demand for affordable protein, particularly in Asia. This ranking draws on the latest Food and Agriculture Organization production data, measuring total hen-egg production in tonnes per year. The numbers reflect a combination of industrial-scale layer operations, backyard flocks, and everything in between — a snapshot of who feeds the world's appetite for eggs.
China is the world's dominant egg producer by a staggering margin, producing roughly 30 million tonnes of eggs annually — more than all other countries in the top ten combined. Its enormous layer flock and sprawling poultry infrastructure underpin the country's position as the world's leading egg supplier.
The United States ranks second, producing roughly 6.7 million tonnes of eggs annually. The U.S. egg industry is highly industrialised, with a relatively small number of large-scale operations supplying the vast majority of the country's eggs.
India's egg production has grown rapidly over the past decade, reaching roughly 6.5 million tonnes annually. The country's large and expanding poultry sector benefits from rising demand for protein among a growing middle class.
Indonesia produces roughly 5.5 million tonnes of eggs annually, making it the fourth-largest producer. The country's poultry industry has expanded steadily to meet domestic demand for affordable protein in a population of over 270 million.
Brazil ranks fifth, producing roughly 3.3 million tonnes of eggs annually. The country's poultry sector is one of the most advanced in the world, though a larger share of production goes to chicken meat than to eggs.
Japan produces roughly 2.6 million tonnes of eggs annually, making it the sixth-largest producer. The country has a per-capita egg consumption among the highest in the world, with eggs featuring prominently in Japanese cuisine.
Mexico produces roughly 2.5 million tonnes of eggs annually, ranking seventh. Mexico has one of the highest per-capita egg consumption rates globally, driven by the affordability and versatility of eggs in Mexican cuisine.
Russia produces roughly 2.3 million tonnes of eggs annually, ranking eighth. The country's poultry sector has rebounded strongly since the post-Soviet decline, with significant investment in modern layer facilities.
Turkey produces roughly 1.3 million tonnes of eggs annually, ranking ninth. The country's poultry industry has grown steadily, with eggs being a staple protein source in Turkish cuisine.
France rounds out the top ten with roughly 1.0 million tonnes of eggs produced annually. The French egg industry is notable for its high proportion of free-range and organic production, driven by strong consumer preferences and EU welfare standards.
| # | Name | Annual production | Share of global total | Laying hens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 30.0 million tonnes | 34% | ~3.5 billion |
| 2 | United States | 6.7 million tonnes | 7.6% | ~390 million |
| 3 | India | 6.5 million tonnes | 7.4% | ~350 million |
| 4 | Indonesia | 5.5 million tonnes | 6.2% | ~300 million |
| 5 | Brazil | 3.3 million tonnes | 3.7% | ~180 million |
| 6 | Japan | 2.6 million tonnes | 2.9% | ~140 million |
| 7 | Mexico | 2.5 million tonnes | 2.8% | ~155 million |
| 8 | Russia | 2.3 million tonnes | 2.6% | ~130 million |
| 9 | Turkey | 1.3 million tonnes | 1.5% | ~80 million |
| 10 | France | 1.0 million tonnes | 1.1% | ~55 million |
Countries are ranked by total annual hen-egg production in metric tonnes, as reported in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) FAOSTAT database for the most recent complete year (2024). The metric is total hen eggs in shell (item code 1062), covering production from both commercial layer operations and smallholder flocks. Rank 1 is the highest production volume. All figures are drawn directly from FAOSTAT; a reader can reproduce the order by sorting reported production values in descending order.
China is by far the world's largest egg producer, producing roughly 30 million tonnes of eggs per year — more than the next eight countries combined.
China produces approximately 30 million tonnes of eggs annually, accounting for roughly 34% of global egg production.
While this list ranks total production, countries like Japan, Mexico, and China have among the highest per-capita egg consumption rates in the world.
Global egg production totals roughly 88 million tonnes per year, with the top ten producing countries accounting for approximately 70% of that total.