Live poultry imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live poultry by Egypt reached $35.6 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 86% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $35.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 309 t |
| 2020 | $28.0M | 483 t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 578 t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 216 t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 545 t |
Where Egypt imports live poultry from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $19.6M | 55% |
| France | $8.5M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 7.4% |
| United States | $2.5M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $983K | 2.8% |
| Tunisia | $585K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $349K | 1% |
| Hungary | $158K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $127K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $101K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0105
| 0105.11 | Poultry: live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185g | 57% |
| 0105.94 | Poultry: live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185g | 27% |
| 0105.99 | Poultry: live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g | 8.8% |
| 0105.13 | Poultry: live, ducks, weighing not more than 185g | 4.1% |
| 0105.12 | Poultry: live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 42% above the world average of $2.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live poultry exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported live poultry worth $1.9 million (334 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Palestine (28%), Saudi Arabia (26%), Malawi (26%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $552K | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $503K | 26% |
| Malawi | $502K | 26% |
| Zambia | $214K | 11% |
| Cameroon | $142K | 7.3% |
| Ethiopia | $35K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls.
Common questions
What is the value of live poultry imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported live poultry worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply live poultry to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by France (24%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of live poultry to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export live poultry?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Malawi. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $33.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0105.11 (57% of the value) and 0105.94 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0105 page.
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