How much eggs do Germany produce and export?
Germany is the nullth largest producer of eggs: 997,458 tonnes in 2024, 1.1% of the world's 89.3 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $353 million in 2024, 6% of world exports of eggs (HS 0407) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the Netherlands, which takes 49% of its eggs exports by value.
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Germany's eggs production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 997,458 tonnes | 1.1% | +2.4% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Germany's eggs exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $353 million | 6% | 128,868 t | $2,739 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0407 (Birds’ eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked).
Where Germany's eggs goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Germany's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $173M | 49% |
| Denmark | $26M | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $25M | 7.1% |
| Russia | $22M | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | $19M | 5.3% |
Germany as a buyer of eggs
Germany imported $811.1 million of eggs (HS 0407) in 2024, 14% of world imports, ranked #1. Of its $811.1 million of eggs imports in 2024, 74% came from the Netherlands and 15% from Poland, among 44 suppliers. Largest sources: Netherlands (74%), Poland (15%), Belgium (3%), Denmark (1.6%), Czechia (1.4%).
How much eggs Germany uses
Germany's domestic supply of eggs was 1.4 million tonnes in 2023, 1.5% of the world's. Food supply was 16 kg per person a year, 14th highest of 142 countries with a million or more people. It produced 69% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 47%. FAO's item is "Eggs". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
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