Egg consumption in Russia by year

293 pcs., 2024 +3 to 2023

Eggs are the only product in the food basket that Rosstat measures in units rather than kilograms. Consumption remains consistently high: eggs are the cheapest source of animal protein, and demand for them increases during crises.

Chart series with 1990 years. Full values, including earlier ones, are in the table below

The indicator includes both shell eggs and egg products (liquid egg, powder) converted into units.

The Ministry of Health norm is 260 eggs per year; actual consumption in Russia is usually above this norm.

Table by year

Frequently Asked Questions

How many eggs does a Russian consume per year?

The latest value in the table represents the number of eggs per person per year. This is higher than the recommended norm and is one of the most stable figures in the food basket.

Why does egg consumption not fall during crises?

Eggs are the cheapest source of animal protein. When incomes decrease, people substitute more expensive meat and fish with eggs, so demand for eggs remains stable or even increases.

Why are eggs measured in units?

This is how Rosstat has historically recorded data and it is more convenient for consumers: eggs are sold in units rather than by weight. Other products in the basket are measured in kilograms.

Sources

• Потребление основных продуктов питания по Российской Федерации

See also

• Meat consumption in Russia by year
• Inflation in Russia by year
• Потребление продуктов питания в России по годам: статистика и графики