Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR

China, Hong Kong SAR: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production was 2,827 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,827 t
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
185th
of 191 countries
All-time high
87,731 t
in 1969
All-time low
2,610 t
in 2021
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

China, Hong Kong SAR recorded 2,827 t for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in 2024.

The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and down 55.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 87,731 t in 1969 and was at its lowest, 2,610 t, in 2021.

That places China, Hong Kong SAR 185th out of 191 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR, year by year

Annual values for Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 31,824 t
1962 25,920 t -18.6%
1963 25,600 t -1.2%
1964 26,940 t +5.2%
1965 33,406 t +24.0%
1966 36,928 t +10.5%
1967 52,701 t +42.7%
1968 74,272 t +40.9%
1969 87,731 t +18.1%
1970 71,000 t -19.1%
1971 71,240 t +0.3%
1972 76,600 t +7.5%
1973 65,250 t -14.8%
1974 54,300 t -16.8%
1975 46,360 t -14.6%
1976 55,060 t +18.8%
1977 66,060 t +20.0%
1978 77,060 t +16.7%
1979 66,250 t -14.0%
1980 51,820 t -21.8%
1981 46,170 t -10.9%
1982 43,930 t -4.9%
1983 39,260 t -10.6%
1984 34,080 t -13.2%
1985 29,490 t -13.5%
1986 41,416 t +40.4%
1987 42,742 t +3.2%
1988 41,158 t -3.7%
1989 36,306 t -11.8%
1990 34,662 t -4.5%
1991 31,919 t -7.9%
1992 20,727 t -35.1%
1993 29,043 t +40.1%
1994 26,367 t -9.2%
1995 24,147 t -8.4%
1996 25,176 t +4.3%
1997 26,820 t +6.5%
1998 22,000 t -18.0%
1999 9,300 t -57.7%
2000 9,300 t +0.0%
2001 9,300 t +0.0%
2002 9,300 t +0.0%
2003 7,450 t -19.9%
2004 5,800 t -22.1%
2005 5,800 t +0.0%
2006 6,050 t +4.3%
2007 6,050 t +0.0%
2008 6,280 t +3.8%
2009 6,280 t +0.0%
2010 6,050 t -3.7%
2011 5,800 t -4.1%
2012 6,050 t +4.3%
2013 6,160 t +1.8%
2014 6,280 t +1.9%
2015 5,768 t -8.2%
2016 5,670 t -1.7%
2017 5,348 t -5.7%
2018 4,759 t -11.0%
2019 3,689 t -22.5%
2020 3,120 t -15.4%
2021 2,610 t -16.3%
2022 3,206 t +22.8%
2023 2,664 t -16.9%
2024 2,827 t +6.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 43,925 t 25,600 t 87,731 t 9
1970s 64,918 t 46,360 t 77,060 t 10
1980s 40,637 t 29,490 t 51,820 t 10
1990s 25,016 t 9,300 t 34,662 t 10
2000s 7,161 t 5,800 t 9,300 t 10
2010s 5,557 t 3,689 t 6,280 t 10
2020s 2,885 t 2,610 t 3,206 t 5

Countries ranked near China, Hong Kong SAR

  1. 183 Kiribati 5,472 t compare
  2. 184 Sao Tome and Principe 4,448 t compare
  3. 186 Cook Islands 900 t compare
  4. 187 French Guiana 570 t compare
  5. 188 Tuvalu 487 t compare

See the full ranking of 240 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — production in China, Hong Kong SAR was 2,827 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The highest recorded value was 87,731 t in 1969.
What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — production recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The lowest recorded value was 2,610 t in 2021.
How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — production?
China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 185th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — production rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Over the last ten years it is down 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, Hong Kong SAR data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
240 places, 13,980 data points, 1961–2024
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