Live chicken chicks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in live chicken chicks was worth $1.98 billion in 2024, about 66.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 50% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $1.98B | 66.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.87B | 67.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.61B | 60.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.61B | 60.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.40B | 59.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.48B | 67.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.46B | 69.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.32B | 59.1K t |
Top live chicken chicks exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (17%), the United Kingdom (12%) and the Netherlands (10%). 99 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 39%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $332.6M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $238.5M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $193.2M | 9.8% |
| France | $172.3M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $153.6M | 7.8% |
| Hungary | $133.8M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $115.7M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $114.7M | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $68.2M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $51.0M | 2.6% |
| New Zealand | $48.0M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $46.5M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 6% of world imports, ahead of Poland and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $126.7M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $111.5M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $111.0M | 5.6% |
| Romania | $75.3M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $73.1M | 3.7% |
| Ukraine | $69.0M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $56.0M | 2.8% |
| China | $53.4M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $50.8M | 2.6% |
| Algeria | $42.0M | 2.1% |
| France | $41.1M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $39.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $29.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $166.97 per kg and the Netherlands $22.21 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 0105.11: Poultry: live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185g. HS 0105 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most live chicken chicks?
The United States exported $332.6 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and the Netherlands (10%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most live chicken chicks?
The Netherlands imported $126.7 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of Poland (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in live chicken chicks?
It was worth $1.98 billion in 2024, about 66.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 50% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 99 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of live chicken chicks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $29.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $166.97 per kg and the Netherlands $22.21 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 live chicken chicks?
The HS code for live chicken chicks is subheading 0105.11, in chapter 01 (animals; live). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0105 page.
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