Germany's love affair with the egg – DW – 03/28/2018 (2024)

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A growing love

This statistic shows the average number of eggs consumed per head in Germany from 2006 to 2022. In 2022, average per capita egg consumption amounted to 230 eggs, based on preliminary figures.

The retail price range in Euro for eggs is between EUR 2.41 and EUR 4.06 per kilogram or between EUR 1.09 and EUR 1.84 per pound(lb) in Berlin and Leipzig.

There are lots of people who enjoy consuming eggs, but there is one country that consumes more eggs than just about any other place on Earth. Per person, Japan consumes the most eggs every year. The average person in Japan eats about 320 eggs per year.

Eggs in Europe in general are not refrigerated because of a natural membrane on the shell that keeps them safe for consumption without refrigeration.

Oddly enough, Russia is on the list of countries with the lowest prices for chicken eggs in the world. This data was presented by analysts from the GlobalProductPrices service.

Whilst there are regional variations in food culture, most German recipes focus heavily on bread, potatoes, and meat, especially pork, as well as plenty of greens such as types of cabbage and kale. Cake, coffee, and beer are all highly popular elements of German cuisine too - which will be good news to most!

One of the most well-known Easter traditions in Germany is the Easter egg. In Germany, eggs are often painted or decorated in bright colors and patterns and are then hidden for children to find.

For most healthy adults, it's safe to eat 1–2 eggs a day depending on how much other cholesterol is in your diet. If you already have high cholesterol or other risk factors for heart disease, it may be best to eat no more than 4–5 eggs per week.

However, traditionally Germans boil their eggs. We love to boil them just about where the egg yolk is firm on the outside but soft and runny on the inside.