Live poultry imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $7.8 million of live poultry in 2024 (139 tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $7.8M | 139 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 129 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 230 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 52 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 43 t |
Where Tanzania imports live poultry from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (22%), Netherlands (21%), France (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 21% |
| France | $1.6M | 20% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 19% |
| Zambia | $572K | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $364K | 4.7% |
| China | $140K | 1.8% |
| Malawi | $138K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $125K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $75K | 1% |
Product types under HS 0105
| 0105.11 | Live chicken chicks | 99% |
| 0105.99 | Live ducks, geese and turkeys | 1.5% |
| 0105.94 | Live chickens (over 185g) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.06 per kg, 1860% 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 Tanzania
Tanzania exported $4.9 million of live poultry in 2024 (303 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported live poultry worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply live poultry to Tanzania?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and France (20%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.06 per kg in 2024, 1860% 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 271%. The peak was 2022 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export live poultry?
Yes. Tanzania exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Uganda and the Comoros. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0105.11 (98% of the value) and 0105.99 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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