Poultry meat trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in poultry meat was worth $35.34 billion in 2024, about 17.02 million tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $35.34B | 17.02M t |
| 2023 | $35.11B | 16.70M t |
| 2022 | $35.90B | 16.53M t |
| 2021 | $29.45B | 16.28M t |
| 2020 | $24.81B | 15.93M t |
| 2019 | $26.66B | 15.73M t |
| 2018 | $26.78B | 15.80M t |
| 2017 | $25.26B | 15.09M t |
Top poultry meat exporting countries
Exports are led by Brazil (26%), the United States (13%) and Poland (13%). 152 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $9.12B | 26% |
| United States | $4.70B | 13% |
| Poland | $4.58B | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.72B | 7.7% |
| Thailand | $1.52B | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $1.15B | 3.3% |
| Germany | $1.12B | 3.2% |
| China | $1.05B | 3% |
| Ukraine | $972.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $883.6M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $800.6M | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $687.3M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 225 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.74B | 7.8% |
| Germany | $2.37B | 6.7% |
| France | $2.03B | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.03B | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $1.73B | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.49B | 4.2% |
| Japan | $1.39B | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.37B | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.24B | 3.5% |
| Iraq | $960.7M | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $864.4M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $730.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $2.83 per kg and the United States $1.50 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.
Product types under HS 0207
- Fresh whole chickens
- Frozen whole chickens
- Fresh chicken cuts and offal
- Frozen chicken cuts and offal
- Fresh whole turkeys
- Frozen whole turkeys
- Fresh turkey cuts and offal
- Frozen turkey cuts and offal
- Fresh whole ducks
- Frozen whole ducks
- Fresh duck cuts and offal
- Frozen duck cuts and offal
- Fresh whole geese
- Frozen goose cuts and offal
- Guinea fowl meat
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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: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen. HS 0207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most poultry meat?
Brazil exported $9.12 billion in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Poland (13%). In all, 152 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most poultry meat?
China imported $2.74 billion in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in poultry meat?
It was worth $35.34 billion in 2024, about 17.02 million tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $35.90 billion. 152 countries reported exports and 225 reported imports.
What is the average price of poultry meat per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $2.83 per kg and the United States $1.50 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 poultry meat?
The HS code for poultry meat is heading 0207, 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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