Live chickens (over 185g) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported live chickens (over 185g) worth $8.3 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 534% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.7 million.
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 | $8.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 985 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $624K | 357 t |
| 2018 | $678K | 245 t |
| 2017 | $895K | 680 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports live chickens (over 185g) to
Poland alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $4.2M | 51% |
| Egypt | $4.1M | 49% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 113% 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.
Live chickens (over 185g) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported live chickens (over 185g) worth $2.4 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.4M | 61% |
| France | $551K | 23% |
| Germany | $349K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported live chickens (over 185g) worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 76 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 534% on 2023.
Which countries buy live chickens (over 185g) from the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Egypt (49%) and Ireland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average export price of live chickens (over 185g) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of live chickens (over 185g) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $895 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 832%. The peak was 2021 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import live chickens (over 185g)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.0 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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