Mexico leads global egg consumption as production rises

Mexico has emerged as the world's leading consumer of eggs per capita. In 2025, the average Mexican consumed approximately 24 kg of eggs, which is equivalent to about 410 eggs per person annually.

According to the Secretaría de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, Mexico's egg production grew by 6.1% in 2025, reaching a total of 3,469,598 tons. This represents an increase of nearly 200,000 tons compared to the previous year. The commercial value of the industry saw a significant rise of 18.8%, reaching 114,881 million pesos.

On a global scale, Mexico ranks as the sixth-largest producer among 177 countries, accounting for 2.7% of global production. Domestically, production is highly concentrated, with five states contributing 80.6% of the total. Jalisco is the primary producer, accounting for over half of the national volume with 1,789,061 tons, followed by Puebla, Sonora, Yucatán, and San Luis Potosí.