Hen eggs production in United Kingdom
In 2024 United Kingdom produced 842,000 t of hen eggs, the 17th largest in the world (0.90% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 24%. The record was 891,612 t in 1970.
- Production, 2024
- 842,000 t
- World rank
- 17 of 172
- 10-year change
- +24%
- Record
- 891,612 t
- 1970
Hen eggs in United Kingdom, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
United Kingdom compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.90%
- 0.97% in 2014
- kg per person
- 12.2
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +24%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Spain | 884,100 | 0.94% |
| 16 | Malaysia | 842,151 | 0.90% |
| 17 | United Kingdom | 842,000 | 0.90% |
| 18 | South Korea | 807,142 | 0.86% |
| 19 | Iran | 788,611 | 0.84% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; United Kingdom is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 842,000 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 802,222 | +14% |
| 2022 | 705,406 | −7.1% |
| 2021 | 759,100 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 774,000 | −2.1% |
| 2019 | 791,000 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 777,000 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 752,000 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 722,000 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 699,000 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 680,000 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 672,000 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 643,000 | −2.1% |
| 2011 | 657,000 | −0.2% |
| 2010 | 658,000 | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 603,000 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 600,102 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 579,245 | −2.5% |
| 2006 | 594,000 | −2.5% |
| 2005 | 609,000 | −1.9% |
| 2004 | 620,800 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 586,700 | −1.5% |
| 2002 | 595,800 | −0.6% |
| 2001 | 599,250 | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 568,600 | −3.0% |
| 1999 | 585,918 | −13% |
| 1998 | 671,100 | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 622,147 | −1.0% |
| 1996 | 628,560 | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 625,680 | −1.1% |
| 1994 | 632,476 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 624,600 | −0.3% |
| 1992 | 626,678 | −1.1% |
| 1991 | 633,832 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 622,270 | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 592,900 | −11% |
| 1988 | 668,690 | −6.8% |
| 1987 | 717,855 | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 704,780 | −7.6% |
| 1985 | 762,910 | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 716,163 | −2.1% |
| 1983 | 731,694 | −9.0% |
| 1982 | 804,000 | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 801,000 | −2.6% |
| 1980 | 822,000 | −6.5% |
| 1979 | 879,000 | −0.6% |
| 1978 | 884,000 | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 847,000 | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 842,000 | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 811,000 | −4.4% |
| 1974 | 848,000 | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 825,621 | −6.7% |
| 1972 | 884,606 | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 878,605 | −1.5% |
| 1970 | 891,612 | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 862,580 | −0.6% |
| 1968 | 868,180 | −0.3% |
| 1967 | 870,570 | +4.3% |
| 1966 | 834,610 | −0.1% |
| 1965 | 835,700 | −3.3% |
| 1964 | 864,000 | +12% |
| 1963 | 771,980 | −1.0% |
| 1962 | 779,670 | +3.4% |
| 1961 | 754,380 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 18,008 t USD 145 m
- Exporter rank
- 23 of 107
- Imports
- 38,854 t USD 122 m
- Importer rank
- 11 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 United Kingdom?
United Kingdom produced 842,000 t in 2024, 0.90% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Kingdom rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
United Kingdom ranked 17th 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 United Kingdom changed?
It rose by 24% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 891,612 t in 1970.
Does United Kingdom export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 United Kingdom reported exports of 18,008 t (USD 145 m) and imports of 38,854 t (USD 122 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.