Hen eggs production in Turkey
In 2024 Turkey produced 1.3 million t of hen eggs, the 9th largest in the world (1.41% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 23%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 1.3 million t
- World rank
- 9 of 172
- 10-year change
- +23%
- Record
- 1.3 million t
- 2024
Hen eggs in Turkey, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Turkey compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.4%
- 1.5% in 2014
- kg per person
- 15.1
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +23%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Russia | 2,595,974 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Japan | 2,480,663 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Turkey | 1,322,193 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Pakistan | 1,184,917 | 1.3% |
| 11 | Argentina | 1,077,000 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; Turkey is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,322,193 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 1,289,858 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 1,238,034 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 1,206,099 | −2.5% |
| 2020 | 1,236,754 | −0.6% |
| 2019 | 1,243,633 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 1,227,732 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 1,205,075 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 1,131,100 | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 1,045,469 | −2.4% |
| 2014 | 1,071,587 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 1,031,047 | +11% |
| 2012 | 931,923 | +15% |
| 2011 | 809,668 | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 740,025 | −14% |
| 2009 | 864,545 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 824,419 | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 795,310 | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 733,348 | −2.6% |
| 2005 | 753,278 | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 690,972 | −13% |
| 2003 | 791,674 | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 722,182 | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 660,940 | −22% |
| 2000 | 844,287 | −4.1% |
| 1999 | 880,626 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 867,992 | +15% |
| 1997 | 755,584 | +24% |
| 1996 | 611,701 | −4.7% |
| 1995 | 641,792 | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 615,338 | −1.6% |
| 1993 | 625,392 | +22% |
| 1992 | 513,439 | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 479,249 | +25% |
| 1990 | 384,930 | +14% |
| 1989 | 338,910 | −0.3% |
| 1988 | 340,080 | +11% |
| 1987 | 306,350 | +12% |
| 1986 | 272,430 | −6.7% |
| 1985 | 291,880 | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 282,970 | +12% |
| 1983 | 251,590 | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 249,670 | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 229,046 | +11% |
| 1980 | 206,736 | −4.2% |
| 1979 | 215,710 | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 208,934 | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 199,482 | +29% |
| 1976 | 154,665 | +19% |
| 1975 | 129,835 | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 127,960 | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 127,893 | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 123,088 | +16% |
| 1971 | 106,568 | +11% |
| 1970 | 95,700 | +4.7% |
| 1969 | 91,413 | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 88,000 | +15% |
| 1967 | 76,810 | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 73,040 | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 72,380 | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 67,973 | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 66,800 | −1.0% |
| 1962 | 67,500 | +3.2% |
| 1961 | 65,400 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 197,736 t USD 460 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 107
- Imports
- 2,317 t USD 48.9 m
- Importer rank
- 67 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 Turkey?
Turkey produced 1.3 million t in 2024, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Turkey rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
Turkey ranked 9th 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 Turkey changed?
It rose by 23% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Turkey export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 Turkey reported exports of 197,736 t (USD 460 m) and imports of 2,317 t (USD 48.9 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.