Frozen whole chickens imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen whole chickens by the United Arab Emirates reached $468.9 million in 2024 (253.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $468.9M | 253.2K t |
| 2023 | $488.0M | 274.6K t |
| 2022 | $557.4M | 305.9K t |
| 2021 | $384.2M | 247.1K t |
| 2020 | $272.9M | 208.4K t |
| 2019 | $312.2M | 237.2K t |
| 2018 | $267.8M | 193.0K t |
| 2017 | $251.6M | 172.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen whole chickens from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $401.6M | 86% |
| Ukraine | $30.4M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $14.2M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.5M | 1.8% |
| France | $6.0M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 1% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 0.2% |
| Spain | $761K | 0.2% |
| India | $623K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $403K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 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 exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million of frozen whole chickens in 2024 (746 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Maldives (43%), Kuwait (20%), Central African Republic (20%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | $801K | 43% |
| Kuwait | $385K | 21% |
| Central African Republic | $373K | 20% |
| Benin | $168K | 8.9% |
| Seychelles | $96K | 5.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $30K | 1.6% |
| Ukraine | $27K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen whole chickens imports (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 imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen whole chickens worth $468.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen whole chickens to the United Arab Emirates?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($401.6 million), followed by Ukraine (6%) and Poland (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen whole chickens to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251.6 million in 2017 to $468.9 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $557.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $375.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen whole chickens?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Maldives, Kuwait and the Central African Republic. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $467.0 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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