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The production volume of eggs worldwide reached **** million metric tons in 2024, up from about **** million metric tons in 2023. Since 1990, the global egg production volume has increased by nearly *** ±è±ð°ù³¦±ð²Ô³Ù.Ìý

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 2024. That year, the country with the second highest production volume was India. 

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 **** 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.