Frozen whole chickens exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $327.6 million of frozen whole chickens in 2024 (186.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $556.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $327.6M | 186.1K t |
| 2023 | $427.2M | 255.8K t |
| 2022 | $556.3M | 347.1K t |
| 2021 | $480.3M | 320.5K t |
| 2020 | $278.1M | 253.9K t |
| 2019 | $316.5M | 247.3K t |
| 2018 | $325.5M | 264.4K t |
| 2017 | $307.9M | 234.6K t |
Where Turkey exports frozen whole chickens to
Iraq alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $249.8M | 76% |
| Republic of the Congo | $15.3M | 4.7% |
| Mauritania | $15.1M | 4.6% |
| DR Congo | $6.9M | 2.1% |
| Angola | $6.2M | 1.9% |
| Libya | $5.5M | 1.7% |
| Georgia | $5.2M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 1.4% |
| Turkmenistan | $3.7M | 1.1% |
| Syria | $1.5M | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 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.
Frozen whole chickens imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported frozen whole chickens worth $19.4 million (14.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Ukraine accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Iraq grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $16.2M | 84% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 8.6% |
| Iraq | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $204K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $184K | 1% |
| Argentina | $6K | 0% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Panama | $1K | 0% |
| Barbados | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen whole chickens exports (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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported frozen whole chickens worth $327.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 111 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen whole chickens from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($249.8 million), followed by the Republic of the Congo (5%) and Mauritania (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen whole chickens from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $307.9 million in 2017 to $327.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $556.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $377.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import frozen whole chickens?
Yes. Turkey imported $19.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, Brazil and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $308.2 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?
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