Prepared chicken meat trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in prepared chicken meat was worth $11.14 billion in 2024, about 2.55 million tonnes. That is an increase of 56% 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 | $11.14B | 2.55M t |
| 2023 | $10.47B | 2.27M t |
| 2022 | $10.11B | 2.28M t |
| 2021 | $8.29B | 2.00M t |
| 2020 | $7.70B | 1.87M t |
| 2019 | $8.09B | 2.00M t |
| 2018 | $7.89B | 1.95M t |
| 2017 | $7.13B | 1.85M t |
Top prepared chicken meat exporting countries
Thailand is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by China and Poland. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 128 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.00B | 27% |
| China | $1.30B | 12% |
| Poland | $1.01B | 9% |
| Germany | $864.2M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $717.4M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $484.5M | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $421.7M | 3.8% |
| United States | $418.9M | 3.8% |
| France | $362.1M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $321.8M | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $272.9M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $183.8M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 45% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.26B | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.93B | 17% |
| Netherlands | $813.2M | 7.3% |
| France | $697.1M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $597.6M | 5.4% |
| United States | $522.5M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $303.6M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $279.6M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $204.9M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $183.5M | 1.7% |
| Austria | $180.2M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $177.3M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $7.97 per kg and Brazil $3.06 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 1602.32: Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus). HS 1602 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most prepared chicken meat?
Thailand exported $3.00 billion in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by China (12%) and Poland (9%). In all, 128 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most prepared chicken meat?
Japan imported $2.26 billion in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (17%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in prepared chicken meat?
It was worth $11.14 billion in 2024, about 2.55 million tonnes. That is an increase of 56% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 128 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of prepared chicken meat per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $7.97 per kg and Brazil $3.06 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 prepared chicken meat?
The HS code for prepared chicken meat is subheading 1602.32, in chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1602 page.
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