Live turkey chicks exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $31.9 million of live turkey chicks in 2024 (143 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 30 countries. Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.9M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 131 t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 198 t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 298 t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 232 t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 324 t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 240 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports live turkey chicks to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $16.8M | 53% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 15% |
| Poland | $3.6M | 11% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Israel | $639K | 2% |
| Spain | $518K | 1.6% |
| Iran | $395K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $222K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $222.98 per kg, 412% above the world average of $43.54. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom live turkey chicks exports (HS 0105.12): 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 0105.12: Poultry: live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g.
Common questions
What is the value of live turkey chicks exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported live turkey chicks worth $31.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 30 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy live turkey chicks from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average export price of live turkey chicks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $222.98 per kg in 2024, 412% above the world average of $43.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of live turkey chicks from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $31.9 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for live turkey chicks?
The HS code for live turkey chicks is subheading 0105.12. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0105 page.
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