UK egg industry - statistics & facts

Eggs are a popular food item as they are inexpensive, high in protein, and can be used in many dishes. Around 87 million metric tons of eggs were produced worldwide in 2022 alone. That year, China was the leading producer of eggs in the world, accounting for almost 585 billion eggs.

Egg production in the UK

The value of egg production in the United Kingdom is increasing, and in 2022, egg production in the UK was valued at 786 million British pounds. While egg production has increased, the production of liquid egg products has decreased in recent years. In the same year, liquid egg production dipped to around 51,400 metric tons in the UK. The annual output value of eggs in Northern Ireland increased over the time period from 52.6 million British pounds in 2010 to about 115 million British pounds in 2019.

Egg trade & retail

The sales volume of egg products manufactured in the United Kingdom has fluctuated in recent years. This volume reached a ten year high in 2018, where it accounted for more than 44,000 metric tons in sales. The value of UK egg exports reached a high in 2020 and has since decreased to around 109 million British pounds. Meanwhile, egg product export volumes in the UK reached a new high in the most recent reporting year.

Organic and free-range eggs

In the UK, there exists four ways of egg farming: organic, free-range, barn, and caged. As consumers become more aware of animal welfare and sustainability, they express their views through their purchasing power. In 2022, free-range eggs were the most packed egg type in the UK. In addition to this, the number of organic eggs in the UK increased significantly in recent years. In 2021, 1.17 million cases of organic eggs were packed in the United Kingdom. This figure dropped slightly in 2022 but remains elevated compared to figures in the mid-2010s.
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Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 11, 2024

Key insights

UK farming income from eggs
640m GBP
Number of enriched eggs packed in the UK
244m dozens
Weekly UK household expenditure
34 pence per person
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