Frozen whole chickens imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen whole chickens by Tanzania reached $4.5 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $4.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports frozen whole chickens from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.8M | 63% |
| United States | $745K | 17% |
| Turkey | $417K | 9.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $262K | 5.8% |
| Poland | $107K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $75K | 1.7% |
| Cyprus | $39K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $16K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.66, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported frozen whole chickens worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen whole chickens to Tanzania?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 33% below 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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