Frozen whole chickens trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen whole chickens was worth $3.66 billion in 2024, about 2.21 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.66B | 2.21M t |
| 2023 | $3.80B | 2.23M t |
| 2022 | $4.11B | 2.38M t |
| 2021 | $3.44B | 2.30M t |
| 2020 | $2.85B | 2.29M t |
| 2019 | $2.87B | 2.17M t |
| 2018 | $2.86B | 2.12M t |
| 2017 | $3.00B | 2.18M t |
Top frozen whole chickens exporting countries
Brazil is the largest exporter with 55% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Ukraine. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 111 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.00B | 55% |
| Turkey | $327.6M | 9% |
| Ukraine | $248.5M | 6.8% |
| Poland | $208.0M | 5.7% |
| France | $179.7M | 4.9% |
| Russia | $102.5M | 2.8% |
| Argentina | $64.7M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $55.5M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $46.4M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $42.8M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $35.6M | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34.5M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Saudi Arabia (18%), the United Arab Emirates (13%) and Iraq (10%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $663.9M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $468.9M | 13% |
| Iraq | $363.5M | 9.9% |
| Kuwait | $213.2M | 5.8% |
| Qatar | $164.8M | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $153.6M | 4.2% |
| Yemen | $146.5M | 4% |
| Oman | $128.5M | 3.5% |
| Libya | $97.5M | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $93.5M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $70.6M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $68.0M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.20 per kg and Argentina $0.95 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0207.12: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen. HS 0207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen whole chickens?
Brazil exported $2.00 billion in 2024, 55% of the world total, followed by Turkey (9%) and Ukraine (7%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen whole chickens?
Saudi Arabia imported $663.9 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (13%) and Iraq (10%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen whole chickens?
It was worth $3.66 billion in 2024, about 2.21 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.11 billion. 111 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.20 per kg and Argentina $0.95 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for frozen whole chickens?
The HS code for frozen whole chickens is subheading 0207.12, in chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0207 page.
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