As Asia’s population continues to grow and diets shift toward more affordable nutrition, per capita egg consumption has climbed sharply across the region, with China, Indonesia, and Japan leading the charge.
TL;DR
- The average egg consumption in Asia is approximately 18–20 kg per person annually.
- The top egg consumers in Asia are China (25 kg/person), followed by Indonesia (23 kg) and Japan (21 kg) annually.
- Asia’s average is higher than that of Europe and Africa, but slightly lower than that of South and North America.
The figures used here come from the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Balances Index, with the latest available data from 2022.
Per-capita egg consumption is the average number of eggs consumed per person per year, measured in kilograms per person (kg/person) or eggs per year.
Top Asian Countries By Per-Capita Egg Consumption
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Rank | Country | kg/person annually |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 1 | Hong Kong | 24.1 kg |
| 2 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 2 | China | 21.8 kg |
| 3 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 3 | Maldives | 20.7 kg |
| 4 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 4 | Japan | 19.9 kg |
| 5 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 5 | Indonesia | 19.5 kg |
| 6 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 6 | Kuwait | 18.1 kg |
| 7 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 7 | Malaysia | 16.1 kg |
| 8 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 8 | Taiwan | 16.0 kg |
| 9 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 9 | Turkmenistan | 12.8 kg |
| 10 | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | Monica Ebunoluwa | 10/04/2026 03:20 PM | 10 | South Korea | 12.6 kg |
The data reveal a striking concentration of egg consumption across Asia’s more industrialized and densely populated nations.
Hong Kong leads with an impressive 24.1 kg per person annually, followed closely by China at 21.8 kg and the Maldives at 20.7 kg per person.
These figures indicate not only strong domestic demand but also efficient poultry supply chains and high consumer affordability.
In contrast, developing economies such as the Philippines, Iran, and Kazakhstan show lower per-capita figures. It stems from gaps in production infrastructure, purchasing power, and egg distribution systems in those areas.
Still, the continent’s average is 18–20 kg per person.
What’s Driving High Egg Consumption in Asia?
Asia’s vast population of approximately 4.8 billion, which accounts for roughly 60% of the world’s population, creates a large domestic market for eggs.
Even small increases in per-person consumption translate into hundreds of millions of extra eggs annually, especially in populous nations like China and Indonesia.
Affordability remains a key advantage.
The average egg import price in Asia-Pacific was around $1,945 per ton in 2024 (a 53.5% increase from 2020 prices).
The import price actually peaked at $2,137 per ton in 2023, a year before the 2024 price.
Despite that, eggs still cost less than other animal proteins.
ELI5: Asia’s Egg Consumption in a Nutshell
On average, Hong Kong (24 kg), China (22 kg), and Japan (20 kg) consume significantly more.
Eggs remain one of Asia’s most affordable and accessible protein sources.
From a global perspective, Asia is also leading the world in per-capita egg consumption.
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