> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 2024842,000 t
World rank17 of 172
10-year change+24%
Record891,612 t1970

## Hen eggs in United Kingdom, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## United Kingdom compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.90%0.97% in 2014
kg per person12.2world 11.5
10-year change+24%world +33%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/spain/) | 884,100 | 0.94% |
| 16 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/malaysia/) | 842,151 | 0.90% |
| 17 | **United Kingdom** | 842,000 | 0.90% |
| 18 | [South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/south-korea/) | 807,142 | 0.86% |
| 19 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/iran/) | 788,611 | 0.84% |

[Full ranking of 172 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/)

### Map of world production of hen eggs

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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

Exports18,008 t USD 145 m
Exporter rank23 of 107
Imports38,854 t USD 122 m
Importer rank11 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](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/india/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/indonesia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/mexico/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/russia/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/japan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/turkey/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/pakistan/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/argentina/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/germany/)
[All countries producing hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/)

## Other products of United Kingdom

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-kingdom/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/united-kingdom/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/united-kingdom/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/united-kingdom/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-kingdom/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-kingdom/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-kingdom/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-kingdom/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/united-kingdom/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/united-kingdom/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/united-kingdom/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-kingdom/)
[Agricultural production in United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/country/united-kingdom/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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