Frozen chicken cuts and offal imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen chicken cuts and offal by the United Arab Emirates reached $695.7 million in 2024 (343.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $695.7M | 343.5K t |
| 2023 | $544.2M | 282.4K t |
| 2022 | $578.9M | 273.6K t |
| 2021 | $438.5M | 270.6K t |
| 2020 | $305.8M | 233.9K t |
| 2019 | $417.1M | 298.4K t |
| 2018 | $367.4M | 274.9K t |
| 2017 | $358.2M | 219.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen chicken cuts and offal from
Brazil alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $540.3M | 78% |
| United States | $80.9M | 12% |
| Thailand | $25.8M | 3.7% |
| Ukraine | $14.6M | 2.1% |
| China | $11.4M | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $4.3M | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 0.5% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 0.3% |
| France | $1.9M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, close to the world average of $1.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen chicken cuts and offal exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported frozen chicken cuts and offal worth $32.7 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen chicken cuts and offal imports (HS 0207.14): 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 0207.14: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen chicken cuts and offal imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen chicken cuts and offal worth $695.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 343.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 224 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen chicken cuts and offal to the United Arab Emirates?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($540.3 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen chicken cuts and offal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen chicken cuts and offal to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $358.2 million in 2017 to $695.7 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $463.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen chicken cuts and offal?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $32.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $662.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen chicken cuts and offal?
The HS code for frozen chicken cuts and offal is subheading 0207.14. 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?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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