Live chickens (over 185g) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live chickens (over 185g) by Egypt reached $9.5 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 141% on 2023. Over 2020-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 764% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $2K | 1 t |
Where Egypt imports live chickens (over 185g) from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (44%), France (37%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+815% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 44% |
| France | $3.5M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 14% |
| Canada | $388K | 4.1% |
| Hungary | $81K | 0.9% |
| Tunisia | $39K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt live chickens (over 185g) imports (HS 0105.94): 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 0105.94: Poultry: live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185g.
Common questions
What is the value of live chickens (over 185g) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported live chickens (over 185g) worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 104 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 141% on 2023.
Which countries supply live chickens (over 185g) to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by France (37%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of live chickens (over 185g) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live chickens (over 185g) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2020 to $9.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live chickens (over 185g)?
The HS code for live chickens (over 185g) is subheading 0105.94. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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