Frozen whole chickens exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported frozen whole chickens worth $2.6 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 91% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 918 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 874 t |
| 2019 | $311K | 286 t |
| 2018 | $58K | 42 t |
| 2017 | $28K | 14 t |
Where Egypt exports frozen whole chickens to
One buyer market dominates: Palestine accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $2.6M | 98% |
| Kuwait | $30K | 1.2% |
| Mauritania | $18K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $7K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen whole chickens imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported frozen whole chickens worth $70.6 million (40.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $70.4M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 0.2% |
| United States | $82K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0% |
| Morocco | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt frozen whole chickens exports (HS 0207.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen whole chickens exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported frozen whole chickens worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen whole chickens from Egypt?
Palestine was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Kuwait (1%) and Mauritania (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen whole chickens from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import frozen whole chickens?
Yes. Egypt imported $70.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, the Netherlands and the United States. That compares with exports of $2.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for frozen whole chickens?
The HS code for frozen whole chickens is subheading 0207.12. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Egypt. Tell us your product to see it live.
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