The data displays the leading egg producing countries worldwide in 2016. In China, some 453.17 billion eggs were produced in that year.
Egg production
Eggs belong to the animal product category. They are laid by female animals. The most common types for human consumption include eggs laid by chickens, ducks, quail, roe and caviar. Bird and reptile eggs consist of an egg yolk and an egg white and a protective egg shell.
Egg varieties carried by retailers include brown- and white-colored eggs. They are further classified by the U.
