> In 2024 Iran produced 788,611 t of hen eggs, the 19th largest in the world (0.84% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.6%.

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# Hen eggs production in Iran

In 2024 Iran produced 788,611 t of hen eggs, the 19th largest in the world (0.84% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.6%. The record was 913,000 t in 2012.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 2024788,611 t
World rank19 of 172
10-year change+3.6%
Record913,000 t2012

## Hen eggs in Iran, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Iran compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.84%1.1% in 2014
kg per person8.61world 11.5
10-year change+3.6%world +33%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/united-kingdom/) | 842,000 | 0.90% |
| 18 | [South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/south-korea/) | 807,142 | 0.86% |
| 19 | **Iran** | 788,611 | 0.84% |
| 20 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/philippines/) | 782,779 | 0.84% |
| 21 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/thailand/) | 738,952 | 0.79% |

[Full ranking of 172 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/)

### Map of world production of hen eggs

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 788,611 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 780,351 | −2.8% |
| 2022 | 802,618 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 782,864 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 755,570 | −13% |
| 2019 | 869,421 | +20% |
| 2018 | 723,600 | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 673,689 | −17% |
| 2016 | 810,000 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 777,119 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 761,364 | −15% |
| 2013 | 893,000 | −2.2% |
| 2012 | 913,000 | +30% |
| 2011 | 700,000 | −8.7% |
| 2010 | 767,000 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 751,000 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 727,000 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 703,000 | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 677,000 | −11% |
| 2005 | 759,000 | +16% |
| 2004 | 655,000 | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 629,000 | +15% |
| 2002 | 547,000 | −5.9% |
| 2001 | 581,000 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 580,000 | +18% |
| 1999 | 493,000 | −1.0% |
| 1998 | 498,000 | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 470,000 | −3.4% |
| 1996 | 486,400 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 467,000 | −9.5% |
| 1994 | 516,000 | +15% |
| 1993 | 450,000 | +15% |
| 1992 | 390,000 | +15% |
| 1991 | 340,000 | +15% |
| 1990 | 295,000 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 295,000 | +18% |
| 1988 | 250,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 250,000 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 240,000 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 230,000 | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 220,000 | +10% |
| 1983 | 200,000 | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 185,000 | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 174,000 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 172,000 | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 170,000 | −24% |
| 1978 | 223,000 | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 220,000 | +6.3% |
| 1976 | 207,000 | +10% |
| 1975 | 188,000 | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 179,000 | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 172,000 | +14% |
| 1972 | 151,000 | +16% |
| 1971 | 130,000 | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 122,000 | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 114,000 | +7.0% |
| 1968 | 106,500 | +6.5% |
| 1967 | 100,000 | +37% |
| 1966 | 73,000 | +4.3% |
| 1965 | 70,000 | +14% |
| 1964 | 61,500 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 61,500 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 61,500 | +2.5% |
| 1961 | 60,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports9,708 t USD 80.5 m
Importer rank43 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](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of hen eggs in Iran?

Iran produced 788,611 t in 2024, 0.84% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iran rank in the world for production of hen eggs?

Iran ranked 19th 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 Iran changed?

It rose by 3.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 913,000 t in 2012.

### Does Iran export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?

In 2024 Iran reported no exports and imports of 9,708 t (USD 80.5 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; the 2024 figure for Iran is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/india/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/indonesia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/mexico/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/russia/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/japan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/turkey/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/pakistan/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/argentina/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/germany/)
[All countries producing hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/)

## Other products of Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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