Hen eggs production in Spain
In 2024 Spain produced 884,100 t of hen eggs, the 15th largest in the world (0.94% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 884,100 t
- World rank
- 15 of 172
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 884,100 t
- 2024
Hen eggs in Spain, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Spain compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.94%
- 1.1% in 2014
- kg per person
- 18.5
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Colombia | 991,094 | 1.1% |
| 14 | Bangladesh | 947,600 | 1.0% |
| 15 | Spain | 884,100 | 0.94% |
| 16 | Malaysia | 842,151 | 0.90% |
| 17 | United Kingdom | 842,000 | 0.90% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; Spain is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 884,100 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 880,168 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 861,324 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 853,377 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | 872,951 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 831,701 | −0.9% |
| 2018 | 839,347 | −1.3% |
| 2017 | 850,716 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 830,557 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 805,140 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 787,374 | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 742,607 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 718,774 | −12% |
| 2011 | 818,700 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 812,470 | −2.0% |
| 2009 | 829,465 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 812,440 | −1.5% |
| 2007 | 825,003 | −0.2% |
| 2006 | 826,695 | +17% |
| 2005 | 708,446 | −17% |
| 2004 | 851,946 | +11% |
| 2003 | 768,423 | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 734,326 | +9.9% |
| 2001 | 667,968 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 657,552 | +15% |
| 1999 | 569,500 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 559,000 | −3.8% |
| 1997 | 580,800 | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 551,000 | −10% |
| 1995 | 613,500 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 595,200 | +13% |
| 1993 | 527,500 | −16% |
| 1992 | 625,200 | −2.4% |
| 1991 | 640,600 | −3.9% |
| 1990 | 666,640 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 641,000 | −5.9% |
| 1988 | 681,500 | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 670,550 | −2.8% |
| 1986 | 689,551 | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 648,115 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 642,269 | −9.4% |
| 1983 | 708,528 | −0.7% |
| 1982 | 713,330 | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 680,340 | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 678,391 | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 637,950 | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 582,482 | −6.9% |
| 1977 | 625,982 | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 616,557 | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 574,013 | +19% |
| 1974 | 481,060 | +11% |
| 1973 | 434,340 | −23% |
| 1972 | 561,020 | +14% |
| 1971 | 493,640 | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 463,615 | +9.4% |
| 1969 | 423,740 | +7.1% |
| 1968 | 395,470 | +9.5% |
| 1967 | 361,020 | −3.7% |
| 1966 | 374,880 | +17% |
| 1965 | 320,100 | −7.1% |
| 1964 | 344,520 | −8.3% |
| 1963 | 375,700 | +36% |
| 1962 | 275,280 | +12% |
| 1961 | 244,830 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 84,409 t USD 222 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 of 107
- Imports
- 19,777 t USD 62.4 m
- Importer rank
- 25 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 Spain?
Spain produced 884,100 t in 2024, 0.94% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Spain rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
Spain ranked 15th 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 Spain changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Spain export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 Spain reported exports of 84,409 t (USD 222 m) and imports of 19,777 t (USD 62.4 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.