Eggs from other birds in shell, fresh, n.e.c. production in China
In 2024 China produced 5.0 million t of eggs from other birds in shell, fresh, n.e.c., the largest total in the world (79.7% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 16%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 5.0 million t
- World rank
- 1 of 39
- 10-year change
- +16%
- Record
- 5.0 million t
- 2024
Eggs from other birds in shell, fresh, n.e.c. in China, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
China compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 79.7%
- 78.3% in 2014
- kg per person
- 3.54
- world 0.77
- 10-year change
- +16%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 5,023,200 | 79.7% |
| 2 | Thailand | 400,000 | 6.3% |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 327,700 | 5.2% |
Map of world production of eggs from other birds in shell, fresh, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; China is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,023,200 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 4,988,186 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 4,838,932 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 4,772,334 | −1.7% |
| 2020 | 4,855,200 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 4,635,900 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 4,433,863 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 4,397,639 | −7.2% |
| 2016 | 4,741,000 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 4,571,000 | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 4,340,900 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 4,314,000 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 4,292,000 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 4,217,100 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 4,144,000 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 4,113,750 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 4,054,000 | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 3,793,000 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 3,636,000 | −0.6% |
| 2005 | 3,657,000 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 3,556,000 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 3,500,000 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 3,353,000 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 3,315,000 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 3,273,000 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 3,202,000 | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 3,030,000 | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 2,846,000 | −29% |
| 1996 | 4,020,000 | +20% |
| 1995 | 3,353,000 | +13% |
| 1994 | 2,958,000 | +25% |
| 1993 | 2,360,000 | +16% |
| 1992 | 2,040,000 | +10% |
| 1991 | 1,848,000 | +16% |
| 1990 | 1,589,000 | +10% |
| 1989 | 1,440,000 | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 1,391,000 | +18% |
| 1987 | 1,180,000 | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 1,110,000 | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 1,069,000 | +24% |
| 1984 | 863,000 | +30% |
| 1983 | 665,000 | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 620,000 | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 580,000 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 560,000 | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 530,000 | +1.9% |
| 1978 | 520,000 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 480,000 | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 470,000 | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 450,000 | +4.7% |
| 1974 | 430,000 | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 420,000 | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 400,000 | +2.6% |
| 1971 | 390,000 | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 370,000 | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 360,000 | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 350,000 | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 345,000 | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 330,000 | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 320,000 | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 316,000 | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 308,000 | +1.3% |
| 1962 | 304,000 | +1.3% |
| 1961 | 300,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 23,152 t USD 65.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 69
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of eggs from other birds in shell, fresh, n.e.c. in China?
China produced 5.0 million t in 2024, 79.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does China rank in the world for production of eggs from other birds in shell, fresh, n.e.c.?
China was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of Thailand.
How has the production of eggs from other birds in shell, fresh, n.e.c. in China changed?
It rose by 16% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +14% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does China export or import eggs from other birds in shell, fresh, n.e.c.?
In 2024 China reported exports of 23,152 t (USD 65.3 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for China is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
All countries producing eggs from other birds in shell, fresh, n.e.c.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.