Poultry meat imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported poultry meat worth $10.9 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.4 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 | $10.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 3.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports poultry meat from
Brazil alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $8.1M | 75% |
| United States | $1.7M | 15% |
| Turkey | $500K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $262K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $113K | 1% |
| Denmark | $75K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $39K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.3% |
| China | $27K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0207
| 0207.14 | Frozen chicken cuts and offal | 59% |
| 0207.12 | Frozen whole chickens | 41% |
| 0207.27 | Frozen turkey cuts and offal | 0.1% |
| 0207.24 | Fresh whole turkeys | 0% |
| 0207.11 | Fresh whole chickens | 0% |
| 0207.42 | Frozen whole ducks | 0% |
| 0207.45 | Frozen duck cuts and offal | 0% |
| 0207.44 | Fresh duck cuts and offal | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 48% below the world average of $2.08, 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 poultry meat imports (HS 0207): 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: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry meat imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported poultry meat worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply poultry meat to Tanzania?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of poultry meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $2.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of poultry meat to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. The peak was 2022 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry meat?
The HS code for poultry meat is heading 0207. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0207.14 (58% of the value) and 0207.12 (41%).
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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