Frozen whole chickens imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported frozen whole chickens worth $7.1 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.9 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 | $7.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 7.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports frozen whole chickens from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.6M | 79% |
| Brazil | $833K | 12% |
| Turkey | $220K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $84K | 1.2% |
| Ukraine | $83K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.8% |
| Argentina | $51K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $49K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.5% |
| United States | $32K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique frozen whole chickens imports (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 imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported frozen whole chickens worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen whole chickens to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Brazil (12%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen whole chickens to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a 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.
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