China consumes the most eggs globally, with an estimated 10.2 billion kilograms of eggs consumed annually. This translates to an average of 290 eggs per person each year.
Here's a breakdown of other major egg-consuming countries:
- India: Comes in second with an estimated 7.2 billion kilograms of eggs consumed yearly, averaging 50 eggs per person.
- United States: Ranks third with 4.8 billion kilograms of egg consumption annually, averaging 145 eggs per person.
- Japan: Consumes 3.6 billion kilograms of eggs each year, averaging 280 eggs per person.
- Russia: Rounds out the top five with 3.2 billion kilograms of egg consumption annually, averaging 220 eggs per person.
These figures highlight the importance of eggs in the global food system, particularly in developing countries where they provide a readily available source of protein and other essential nutrients.
