Hen eggs production in New Zealand
In 2024 New Zealand produced 63,042 t of hen eggs, the 75th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 17%. The record was 68,164 t in 2020.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 63,042 t
- World rank
- 75 of 172
- 10-year change
- +17%
- Record
- 68,164 t
- 2020
Hen eggs in New Zealand, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
New Zealand compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- 0.08% in 2014
- kg per person
- 12.1
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +17%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Zambia | 66,299 | 0.07% |
| 74 | El Salvador | 65,596 | 0.07% |
| 75 | New Zealand | 63,042 | 0.07% |
| 76 | Sudan | 60,051 | 0.06% |
| 77 | United Arab Emirates | 58,605 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; New Zealand is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63,042 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 62,432 | −0.3% |
| 2022 | 62,643 | −7.9% |
| 2021 | 67,986 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 68,164 | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 62,757 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 61,924 | −0.9% |
| 2017 | 62,510 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 60,205 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 57,473 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 54,000 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 53,000 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 51,100 | −2.3% |
| 2011 | 52,300 | −1.5% |
| 2010 | 53,082 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 51,800 | −2.6% |
| 2008 | 53,200 | +14% |
| 2007 | 46,598 | −8.6% |
| 2006 | 51,000 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 50,882 | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 47,940 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 46,124 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 45,667 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 43,898 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 43,007 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 42,165 | −0.3% |
| 1998 | 42,300 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 42,000 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 41,900 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 41,500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 41,500 | −3.5% |
| 1993 | 43,000 | −2.3% |
| 1992 | 44,000 | −4.4% |
| 1991 | 46,020 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 45,802 | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 44,700 | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 40,700 | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 40,500 | −16% |
| 1986 | 48,400 | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 47,700 | −7.2% |
| 1984 | 51,400 | −6.0% |
| 1983 | 54,700 | −7.3% |
| 1982 | 59,000 | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 58,600 | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 54,400 | −5.5% |
| 1979 | 57,564 | −1.8% |
| 1978 | 58,617 | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 57,143 | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 53,282 | −6.3% |
| 1975 | 56,862 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 56,862 | −2.4% |
| 1973 | 58,266 | +7.6% |
| 1972 | 54,159 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 53,176 | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 52,070 | +1.1% |
| 1969 | 51,480 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 51,188 | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 51,000 | +9.0% |
| 1966 | 46,800 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 45,000 | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 44,600 | +1.1% |
| 1963 | 44,100 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 42,400 | +0.2% |
| 1961 | 42,300 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 745 t USD 12.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 70 of 107
- Imports
- 206 t USD 10.3 m
- Importer rank
- 124 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 New Zealand?
New Zealand produced 63,042 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does New Zealand rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
New Zealand ranked 75th 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 New Zealand changed?
It rose by 17% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 68,164 t in 2020.
Does New Zealand export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 New Zealand reported exports of 745 t (USD 12.2 m) and imports of 206 t (USD 10.3 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 New Zealand is estimated by FAO. 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.