Prepared chicken meat exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported prepared chicken meat worth $123.8 million (73.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $123.8M | 73.5K t |
| 2023 | $101.4M | 57.2K t |
| 2022 | $101.8M | 58.8K t |
| 2021 | $64.5M | 45.8K t |
| 2020 | $44.1M | 28.9K t |
| 2019 | $40.8M | 28.4K t |
| 2018 | $45.2M | 28.2K t |
| 2017 | $41.1M | 20.0K t |
Where Turkey exports prepared chicken meat to
Most of it went to Venezuela (23%), Iraq (20%), Kuwait (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | $28.4M | 23% |
| Iraq | $24.4M | 20% |
| Kuwait | $8.2M | 6.6% |
| Syria | $7.5M | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $6.0M | 4.8% |
| Senegal | $5.4M | 4.4% |
| Qatar | $5.2M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.1M | 4.1% |
| Cyprus | $4.2M | 3.4% |
| Mauritius | $3.1M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 62% below the world average of $4.37, 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.
Prepared chicken meat imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported prepared chicken meat worth $1.3 million (474 tonnes). Most of the value came from Ukraine (36%), Netherlands (22%), Senegal (14%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $485K | 36% |
| Netherlands | $302K | 23% |
| Senegal | $186K | 14% |
| Lebanon | $93K | 6.9% |
| Denmark | $65K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $53K | 3.9% |
| Kuwait | $45K | 3.4% |
| Gambia | $42K | 3.1% |
| United States | $25K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey prepared chicken meat exports (HS 1602.32): 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 1602.32: Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared chicken meat exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported prepared chicken meat worth $123.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared chicken meat from Turkey?
Venezuela was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by Iraq (20%) and Kuwait (7%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 106 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared chicken meat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $4.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared chicken meat from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.1 million in 2017 to $123.8 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $70.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import prepared chicken meat?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, the Netherlands and Senegal. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $122.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared chicken meat?
The HS code for prepared chicken meat is subheading 1602.32. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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