This statistic shows the total egg production in the United States from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, about 109.5 billion eggs were produced in the United States, a decrease from the previous year.

This statistic shows the total egg production in the United States from 2001 to 2023. In 2023, around 9.1 billion dozen of eggs were produced, a slight decrease from production the previous year.

Expert industry market research on the Chicken Egg Production in the US (2004-2030). Make better business decisions, faster with IBISWorld's industry market research reports, statistics, analysis, data, trends and forecasts.

In the current period, the US egg industry has experienced revenue growth primarily driven by historically high egg prices, a direct consequence of recurrent HPAI outbreaks. These outbreaks have been the most disruptive force over the past five years, leading to significant flock reductions and persistent supply shortages. As millions of hens have been culled due to disease, the scarcity has caused retail egg prices to soar, with some months seeing prices more than double year-over-year. This price surge has helped offset revenue losses from flock reductions but increased input costs for some producers; the overall uneven impact has prompted an industry-wide shift towards improved biosecurity measures and contingency planning to mitigate future risks and maintain current price levels. Overall, revenue has climbed at a CAGR of 15.5% to an estimated $19.8 billion after a decrease of 4.4% in 2025. Trade dynamics and input costs are significantly challenging profit, despite rising egg prices. The US has increased imports to make up for domestic shortages, sourcing eggs from countries less affected by HPAI, like Mexico. However, new tariffs on imports and critical feed ingredients stand to raise costs for US egg producers, diminishing competitiveness abroad and driving higher domestic prices. Retaliatory tariffs, especially from Canada, and increased costs for foreign-manufactured equipment have further strained profit. While elevated egg prices have provided some revenue relief, high input costs, especially for feed, have suppressed overall profit levels across the industry. Looking ahead, the outlook for the US egg industry will be driven by steady production growth and price normalization. With the expected recovery from disease shocks and ongoing investments in capacity expansion, output is projected to rise through 2030, matching climbing per capita egg consumption. As supply stabilizes, egg prices will drop sharply from recent peaks to near pre-HPAI levels by 2026. Consequently, revenue is forecast to decline at a CAGR of 6.0% to reach $14.5 billion in 2030. Nevertheless, specialty eggs like organic and cage-free are expected to maintain stronger margins due to regulatory mandates and evolving consumer preferences. Producers are increasingly investing in operational efficiency initiatives, supported by emerging livestock-care technologies and methods and lower borrowing costs, as they prepare for a more competitive pricing environment while preserving sustainable growth.

The U.S. state with the highest number of laying hens in 2023 was Iowa with approximately 44.4 million head of chicken. The United States is also the fourth leading producer of eggs worldwide. Egg industry The global production volume of eggs reached about 86.4 million metric tons in 2021, up from about 55 million metric tons in 2000. The vast majority of the world’s chicken eggs are produced in China. In 2021, some 586 billion eggs were laid in China, about five times more than the United States. The total value of eggs produced in the United States peaked in 2015, but has since decreased. Egg retail in the United States In the United States eggs are a popular breakfast food as well as an ingredient in many recipes. Since chicken eggs seem to be more or less homogenous across different brands, private label eggs are the leading fresh egg brand in the United States in terms of dollar sales. In 2022, the best selling name brand of fresh eggs was Eggland’s Best, followed by Vital Farms and Pete & Gerry’s.

United States Egg Production: Table Egg Layers data was reported at 286,475.000 Unit th in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 293,830.000 Unit th for Feb 2025. United States Egg Production: Table Egg Layers data is updated monthly, averaging 312,288.000 Unit th from May 2021 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 330,753.000 Unit th in Jan 2022 and a record low of 286,475.000 Unit th in Mar 2025. United States Egg Production: Table Egg Layers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic Research Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RI046: Egg and Egg Product Production.

Employment statistics on the Chicken Egg Production industry in United States

The demand of eggs has grown in the United States over the last number of years. In 2023, consumption of eggs in the United States was estimated at 281.3 per person. This figure was projected to reach 284.4 eggs per capita by 2024. Per capita consumption is a measure of total egg production, minus exports, divided by the total U.S. population.

Cage-free and organic eggs Although the majority of laying hens in the Unites States are still caged, the production of organic and caged-free hens has increased in recent years. In cage-free production, hens are allowed to move freely outside of their cage, but this time is limited and the environment they are kept in could still be unhealthy and very crowded. In organic production however, hens are provided with free-range outdoor access.

U.S. egg industry There has been steady growth in the number of eggs produced in the United States. Additionally, the total number of laying hens in the United States has also increased in recent years. Iowa was the U.S. state with the most laying hens, with some 40.16 million laying hens as of 2022.

United States Egg Production: Table Egg data was reported at 612.242 Dozen mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 558.225 Dozen mn for Feb 2025. United States Egg Production: Table Egg data is updated monthly, averaging 653.217 Dozen mn from Dec 2020 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 706.216 Dozen mn in Dec 2021 and a record low of 558.225 Dozen mn in Feb 2025. United States Egg Production: Table Egg data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic Research Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RI046: Egg and Egg Product Production.

This statistic shows the total value of egg production in the United States from 2000 to 2018. In 2018, the total egg production value amounted to about 10.59 billion U.S. dollars in the United States.

Graph and download economic data for Employment for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: Poultry and Egg Production (NAICS 1123) in the United States (IPUAN1123W010000000) from 1987 to 2024 about hunting, eggs, forestry, fishing, poultry, agriculture, NAICS, IP, production, employment, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Hours Worked for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: Poultry and Egg Production (NAICS 1123) in the United States (IPUAN1123L010000000) from 1987 to 2024 about hunting, eggs, forestry, fishing, poultry, agriculture, NAICS, IP, hours, production, and USA.

Forecast: Poultry and Egg Production Industry Gross Output in the US 2024 - 2028 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Chicken Eggs in the United States from 2007 to 2024.

United States Egg Production: Table Egg per 100 Layers data was reported at 82.000 Unit in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 81.700 Unit for Jan 2025. United States Egg Production: Table Egg per 100 Layers data is updated monthly, averaging 82.000 Unit from May 2021 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.300 Unit in Apr 2022 and a record low of 80.400 Unit in Feb 2023. United States Egg Production: Table Egg per 100 Layers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic Research Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RI046: Egg and Egg Product Production.

Forecast: Shell Hen Eggs Production in the US 2023 - 2027 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Chicken Eggs in European Union and United States from 2007 to 2024.

In 2024, conventional eggs hold almost three-quarters of the U.S. egg market, in terms of production type. Cage-free eggs have the next largest share of the egg market, at about 23.2 percent. Pasture raised eggs make up only about 4.6 percent of the U.S. market.

United States Egg Production: Broiler: Eggs in Incubators data was reported at 748,226.000 Unit th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 746,009.000 Unit th for Feb 2025. United States Egg Production: Broiler: Eggs in Incubators data is updated monthly, averaging 721,556.000 Unit th from May 2021 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 748,226.000 Unit th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 684,281.000 Unit th in Nov 2023. United States Egg Production: Broiler: Eggs in Incubators data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic Research Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RI046: Egg and Egg Product Production.

The production volume of eggs worldwide reached 91 million metric tons in 2023, up from about 89.1 million metric tons in 2022. Since 1990, the global egg production volume has increased by over 100 percent. Egg production Determining how many eggs a single hen will lay on a weekly or monthly basis is complicated and dependent on a large number of factors, including the age of the hen, the time of year, the temperature, and the type of feed given to the hens. China had the highest production volume of eggs of any country in 2022. That year, the country with the second highest production volume was Indonesia. Eggs as a protein source According to a 2017 survey, the most popular source of protein among consumers in the United States is meat. The survey found that more than three quarter of Americans eat meat as their main source of protein. The second most popular protein source in that year was eggs. When it comes to which eggs to buy, most Americans are content with store brand eggs, which are often cheaper than any name brand eggs.