Live poultry imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.1 million of live poultry in 2024 (21 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 million.
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 | $3.1M | 21 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 33 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 46 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 46 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 16 t |
Where Ethiopia imports live poultry from
The largest suppliers were France (29%), Spain (27%), Hungary (21%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+967% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $144.69 per kg, 4959% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia live poultry imports (HS 0105): 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: 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported live poultry worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply live poultry to Ethiopia?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($909 thousand), followed by Spain (27%) and Hungary (21%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 967% on the year.
What is the average import price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $144.69 per kg in 2024, 4959% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live poultry to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0105.11. 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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