Hen eggs production in Brazil
In 2024 Brazil produced 3.7 million t of hen eggs, the 5th largest in the world (3.95% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 45%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 3.7 million t
- World rank
- 5 of 172
- 10-year change
- +45%
- Record
- 3.7 million t
- 2024
Hen eggs in Brazil, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Brazil compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.9%
- 3.6% in 2014
- kg per person
- 17.5
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +45%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Indonesia | 6,579,353 | 7.0% |
| 4 | United States | 6,469,047 | 6.9% |
| 5 | Brazil | 3,700,049 | 3.9% |
| 6 | Mexico | 3,270,075 | 3.5% |
| 7 | Russia | 2,595,974 | 2.8% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; Brazil is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,700,049 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 3,407,330 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 3,318,848 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 3,298,113 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 3,260,643 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 3,150,101 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 3,030,281 | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 2,882,710 | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 2,628,541 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 2,577,471 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 2,554,232 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 2,475,567 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 2,375,532 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 2,321,649 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 2,220,754 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 2,190,951 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 2,102,922 | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 2,028,276 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 2,006,788 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 1,909,419 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 1,842,162 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 1,791,114 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 1,764,182 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 1,754,623 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 1,720,789 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 1,672,369 | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 1,584,075 | −5.2% |
| 1997 | 1,671,784 | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 1,564,733 | −3.0% |
| 1995 | 1,613,505 | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 1,578,473 | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 1,519,913 | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 1,504,173 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 1,499,122 | +22% |
| 1990 | 1,230,401 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 1,187,262 | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 1,178,359 | −4.6% |
| 1987 | 1,235,147 | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 1,134,956 | +8.7% |
| 1985 | 1,043,667 | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 964,185 | +23% |
| 1983 | 784,840 | −5.4% |
| 1982 | 829,210 | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 780,720 | −0.2% |
| 1980 | 782,430 | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 732,202 | +14% |
| 1978 | 642,045 | +16% |
| 1977 | 555,437 | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 552,302 | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 505,935 | +22% |
| 1974 | 414,830 | +6.4% |
| 1973 | 390,000 | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 370,000 | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 355,000 | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 333,846 | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 321,500 | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 305,000 | +5.2% |
| 1967 | 290,000 | +1.8% |
| 1966 | 285,000 | +5.9% |
| 1965 | 269,000 | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 258,000 | +6.6% |
| 1963 | 242,000 | +6.1% |
| 1962 | 228,000 | +5.6% |
| 1961 | 216,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 36,663 t USD 143 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 107
- Imports
- 482 t USD 59.6 m
- Importer rank
- 111 of 184
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 hen eggs in Brazil?
Brazil produced 3.7 million t in 2024, 3.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Brazil rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
Brazil ranked 5th of 172 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.9% of the world total.
How has the production of hen eggs in Brazil changed?
It rose by 45% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Brazil export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 Brazil reported exports of 36,663 t (USD 143 m) and imports of 482 t (USD 59.6 m), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.