Hen eggs production in Portugal
In 2024 Portugal produced 145,011 t of hen eggs, the 45th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10.0%. The record was 152,426 t in 2023.
- Production, 2024
- 145,011 t
- World rank
- 45 of 172
- 10-year change
- +10.0%
- Record
- 152,426 t
- 2023
Hen eggs in Portugal, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Portugal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.15%
- 0.19% in 2014
- kg per person
- 13.9
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +10.0%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Israel | 173,727 | 0.19% |
| 44 | Ecuador | 170,000 | 0.18% |
| 45 | Portugal | 145,011 | 0.15% |
| 46 | Syria | 135,983 | 0.15% |
| 47 | Bolivia | 133,755 | 0.14% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; Portugal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 145,011 | −4.9% |
| 2023 | 152,426 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 149,720 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 141,949 | −2.9% |
| 2020 | 146,234 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 141,599 | −0.8% |
| 2018 | 142,790 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 141,211 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 139,306 | −3.8% |
| 2015 | 144,837 | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 131,858 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 125,452 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 120,482 | −1.9% |
| 2011 | 122,815 | −6.3% |
| 2010 | 131,123 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 124,184 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 123,515 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 121,591 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 119,118 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 118,148 | −10% |
| 2004 | 131,683 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 125,549 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 124,927 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 124,470 | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 117,391 | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 110,041 | −1.8% |
| 1998 | 112,076 | +11% |
| 1997 | 101,225 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 101,224 | −3.6% |
| 1995 | 105,037 | −5.6% |
| 1994 | 111,268 | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 104,053 | −0.5% |
| 1992 | 104,576 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 99,456 | +25% |
| 1990 | 79,600 | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 77,800 | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 73,557 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 72,804 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 72,194 | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 71,457 | +29% |
| 1984 | 55,470 | −11% |
| 1983 | 62,258 | −7.8% |
| 1982 | 67,500 | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 63,550 | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 61,668 | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 60,806 | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 55,781 | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 52,200 | +17% |
| 1976 | 44,750 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 44,728 | +4.7% |
| 1974 | 42,717 | +6.6% |
| 1973 | 40,084 | +7.2% |
| 1972 | 37,409 | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 37,202 | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 36,542 | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 35,888 | +1.8% |
| 1968 | 35,239 | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 34,595 | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 33,900 | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 33,300 | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 32,700 | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 32,100 | +1.9% |
| 1962 | 31,500 | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 30,800 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 14,020 t USD 51.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 26 of 107
- Imports
- 11,496 t USD 24.5 m
- Importer rank
- 37 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 Portugal?
Portugal produced 145,011 t in 2024, 0.15% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Portugal rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
Portugal ranked 45th 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 Portugal changed?
It rose by 10.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 152,426 t in 2023.
Does Portugal export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 Portugal reported exports of 14,020 t (USD 51.2 m) and imports of 11,496 t (USD 24.5 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. 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.