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Italy produces more than 34 million eggs a day, worth €3.73 billion
Italy’s egg industry produces more than 34 million eggs a day, or about 12.5 billion a year.
The figures were highlighted at an event held in Bologna in the days before World Egg Day on 9 October.
The industry is worth about €3.73 billion to Italy’s food sector.
Its work spans the supply chain, from preparing animal feed and caring for farms to checking quality and animal welfare.
It also includes selecting, packing, shelling and pasteurising eggs.
The event showed how much work lies behind egg production, beyond the eggs themselves.
The event was promoted by Eurovo Group, ASSOAVI and MSD Animal Health; no further next steps were stated.
Italy produces more than 34 million eggs a day, according to figures presented at an industry event.
Annual production is about 12.5 billion eggs.
The sector has an estimated total value of €3.73 billion.
The event, “The egg is only the tip of the iceberg,” was held in Bologna in connection with World Egg Day.
Eurovo outlined activities across the supply chain, from feed preparation and animal care to egg processing and packaging.
- Who
- Italy’s egg industry, with figures presented by Eurovo.
- What
- The country produces more than 34 million eggs a day, with an estimated annual value of €3.73 billion.
- When
- The event took place in the days before the article was published on 13 October 2026; World Egg Day was marked on 9 October.
- Where
- Bologna, Italy.
- Why
- The event focused on the egg supply chain and its importance to Italy’s agri-food sector.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
World Egg Day was marked.
The event “The egg is only the tip of the iceberg” was held in Bologna.
- Daily production
- More than 34 million eggs
- Annual production
- About 12.5 billion eggs
- Estimated total value
- About €3.73 billion
- Event location
- Bologna
- Event organisers
- Eurovo Group, ASSOAVI and MSD Animal Health Srl
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