Prepared chicken meat imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.93 billion of prepared chicken meat in 2024 (453.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.93B | 453.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.90B | 422.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.72B | 405.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.24B | 316.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.41B | 354.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.43B | 374.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.37B | 360.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.25B | 345.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared chicken meat from
Most of the value came from Thailand (40%), Poland (17%), Brazil (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $768.3M | 40% |
| Poland | $334.6M | 17% |
| Brazil | $156.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $136.3M | 7.1% |
| Ireland | $129.2M | 6.7% |
| China | $121.1M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $110.6M | 5.7% |
| France | $53.9M | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $33.5M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $16.6M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, close to the world average of $4.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared chicken meat exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported prepared chicken meat worth $102.6 million (22.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (44%), France (15%), Brazil (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $45.6M | 45% |
| France | $14.9M | 15% |
| Brazil | $11.0M | 11% |
| Poland | $10.4M | 10% |
| Austria | $3.7M | 3.6% |
| China | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared chicken meat imports (HS 1602.32): 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 1602.32: Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared chicken meat imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared chicken meat worth $1.93 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 453.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared chicken meat to the United Kingdom?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($768.3 million), followed by Poland (17%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared chicken meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared chicken meat to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.25 billion in 2017 to $1.93 billion in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.53 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared chicken meat?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $102.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Brazil. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.83 billion a year.
What is the HS code for prepared chicken meat?
The HS code for prepared chicken meat is subheading 1602.32. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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