Hen eggs production in Mexico
In 2024 Mexico produced 3.3 million t of hen eggs, the 6th largest in the world (3.49% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 3.3 million t
- World rank
- 6 of 172
- 10-year change
- +27%
- Record
- 3.3 million t
- 2024
Hen eggs in Mexico, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mexico compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.5%
- 3.6% in 2014
- kg per person
- 25.0
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +27%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 8 | Japan | 2,480,663 | 2.6% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,270,075 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 3,171,784 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 3,101,899 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 3,046,909 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 3,015,960 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 2,949,782 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 2,871,918 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 2,771,198 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 2,720,194 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 2,652,530 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 2,567,199 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 2,516,094 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 2,318,261 | −5.7% |
| 2011 | 2,458,732 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 2,381,375 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 2,360,301 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 2,337,215 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 2,290,833 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,290,062 | +13% |
| 2005 | 2,024,723 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 2,001,630 | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 1,872,532 | −1.5% |
| 2002 | 1,900,608 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 1,892,140 | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 1,787,942 | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 1,634,793 | +12% |
| 1998 | 1,461,153 | +9.9% |
| 1997 | 1,328,935 | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 1,235,872 | −0.5% |
| 1995 | 1,241,987 | −0.3% |
| 1994 | 1,246,223 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 1,233,559 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 1,161,270 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 1,141,381 | +13% |
| 1990 | 1,009,795 | −3.6% |
| 1989 | 1,047,019 | −4.0% |
| 1988 | 1,090,164 | +12% |
| 1987 | 975,029 | −2.3% |
| 1986 | 997,802 | +21% |
| 1985 | 826,440 | +12% |
| 1984 | 740,365 | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 715,259 | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 690,310 | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 663,759 | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 644,427 | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 600,583 | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 553,707 | +8.8% |
| 1977 | 508,760 | +11% |
| 1976 | 459,151 | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 424,358 | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 387,821 | −4.5% |
| 1973 | 405,948 | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 401,256 | +15% |
| 1971 | 349,600 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 342,968 | +11% |
| 1969 | 309,000 | +12% |
| 1968 | 276,000 | +0.7% |
| 1967 | 274,000 | +21% |
| 1966 | 227,000 | +12% |
| 1965 | 203,000 | +15% |
| 1964 | 176,000 | −0.6% |
| 1963 | 177,000 | +16% |
| 1962 | 152,000 | +7.6% |
| 1961 | 141,224 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 34,598 t USD 189 m
- Importer rank
- 16 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 Mexico?
Mexico produced 3.3 million t in 2024, 3.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
Mexico ranked 6th 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 Mexico changed?
It rose by 27% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Mexico export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 Mexico reported no exports and imports of 34,598 t (USD 189 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.