Live chickens (over 185g) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported live chickens (over 185g) worth $7.1 million (245 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 57% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 118% 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 | $7.1M | 245 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 169 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 77 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 70 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 71 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 110 t |
| 2017 | $31K | 29 t |
Where Uganda imports live chickens (over 185g) from
Belgium alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.7M | 52% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 33% |
| Spain | $209K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $189K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $159K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $123K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $105K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $98K | 1.4% |
| France | $65K | 0.9% |
| Rwanda | $41K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.93 per kg, 2233% above the world average of $1.24. 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda live chickens (over 185g) imports (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) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported live chickens (over 185g) worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 245 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 104 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply live chickens (over 185g) to Uganda?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (33%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of live chickens (over 185g) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.93 per kg in 2024, 2233% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live chickens (over 185g) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 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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