Live chickens (over 185g) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $26.6 million of live chickens (over 185g) in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $26.6M | 22.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 25.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 31.0K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 24.6K t |
| 2018 | $32.0M | 30.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 9.0K t |
Where Turkey exports live chickens (over 185g) to
Syria alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $20.1M | 76% |
| Iraq | $4.5M | 17% |
| Georgia | $1.7M | 6.3% |
| Uganda | $159K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $119K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 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 Turkey live chickens (over 185g) exports (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) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported live chickens (over 185g) worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 76 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy live chickens (over 185g) from Turkey?
Syria was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by Iraq (17%) and Georgia (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average export price of live chickens (over 185g) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of live chickens (over 185g) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2018 at $32.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 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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