Live chickens (over 185g) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported live chickens (over 185g) worth $2.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 885 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $758K | 642 t |
Where Mozambique imports live chickens (over 185g) from
South Africa alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 59% |
| Pakistan | $404K | 17% |
| China | $216K | 9.2% |
| France | $151K | 6.5% |
| Eswatini | $104K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 3.5% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 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 Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported live chickens (over 185g) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 104 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply live chickens (over 185g) to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Pakistan (17%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of live chickens (over 185g) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live chickens (over 185g) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $758 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 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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