According to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), egg consumption in Brazil has more than doubled in two decades, as it marked World Egg Week with new production and consumption projections.
ABPA expects Brazilian production to reach 64.8 billion eggs in 2026, up to 4.1% higher than the 62.253 billion produced in 2025. Per capita consumption is forecast to rise from 288 eggs per inhabitant in 2025 to 301 in 2026, growth of up to 4.5%. That is close to six eggs a week for each person.
In 2006, per capita consumption was 142.3 eggs. The 2026 projection would mean growth of 111.5% in 20 years. Consumption reached 148 eggs in 2010, 191 in 2015 and 251 in 2020. The 2025 figure of 288 was 102.4% above the 2006 level.
ABPA president Ricardo Santin said the trend reflects the consolidation of the egg as a food present at different times of consumption and accessible to Brazilian families.
“In two decades, the consumption of eggs more than doubled in Brazil. This advance demonstrates the confidence of the population in a versatile, nutritious and affordable protein. It is also the result of extensive work done by the sector to disseminate information, diversify products, improve processes and expand the supply of quality food to the population,” Santin said.
ABPA said demand growth was accompanied by modernisation of the production chain, with investment in technology, genetics, nutrition, environment, management, health, animal welfare and biosecurity. Diversification of production systems, presentations and processed products has also widened consumption options.
Early projections for 2027 point to continued growth. ABPA expects production of 66.5 billion eggs, up to 2.6% higher than in 2026, and per capita consumption of 312 eggs, up to 3.5% higher. That would put consumption 119.3% above the 2006 level.