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The demand for eggs is increasing worldwide. In 1995, the worldwide egg market was 46 million tonnes, which will increase to 99 million tonnes by 2025. The egg market has increased by 115 percent in the last decade. Many countries of the world have been successful in meeting the demand for eggs. China, India and America are the three countries that export the most eggs to the world. Now the question is who is at the forefront in the production of eggs?

The report of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says that China is the country in the world that produces the most eggs. Know what is the situation between India and America.

China: 35 percent share worldwide

China leads the world in the production of eggs. It alone produces one-third of the eggs the world needs. This figure is not for the last one-two years. China has stuck to its same position for many years. Recent data from FAO shows that China's contribution to global egg production is about 35-38 percent, which is several times more than any other country.

China is expected to produce more than 35 million metric tons of eggs in 2023, showing the scope of its poultry industry.

China to produce more than 35 million metric tons of eggs in 2023.

How is China so ahead in egg production?

There are many reasons behind China being ahead in the production of eggs. It is the most populous country in the world. The demand for eggs has always been high here. This is the reason why commercial farming system has been promoted in China. Got support from the government. Fodder management methods and better breeding measures took China to the heights of egg production.

After China, India and America are the countries that produce the most eggs.

Condition of India and America

After China, India is the largest egg producing country. America is at number three. However, the figures of India and America are much lower than China. China produces 35 million metric tons of eggs every year. Whereas in India this figure is 6 million metric tons and in America it is even less. However, at times America's figure has gone above 6 million metric tons. But in most of the years America has been in third place compared to India.

These three countries remain the king in terms of egg production. After China, India and America, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Russia are among the top 10 egg producing countries.

Many countries import eggs from India.

How many countries import eggs from India?

India exports eggs to more than a dozen countries. The highest demand for Indian eggs comes from Middle East countries, Maldives and Sri Lanka. This is the reason why India exports maximum eggs to Oman, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Maldives and Sri Lanka. Recently, India has also started exporting eggs to African countries. Not only this, India exports egg powder to Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam.

What is the demand for eggs in the world?

Egg production worldwide has increased steadily over the past two decades due to population growth and increasing demand for affordable protein. According to FAO estimates, world egg production increased from approximately 51 million tonnes in 2000 to 87 million tonnes in 2020.

Asia still remains the largest producer of eggs, largely due to China and other rapidly expanding poultry sectors across the continent.