Fresh whole chickens exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $15.6 million of fresh whole chickens in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $32.8 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 | $15.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 25.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 27.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.8M | 32.9K t |
Where the United States exports fresh whole chickens to
Most of it went to Mexico (26%), Canada (22%), Dominican Republic (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.0M | 26% |
| Canada | $3.4M | 22% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.9M | 12% |
| Marshall Isds | $1.9M | 12% |
| Cayman Isds | $1.7M | 11% |
| Bermuda | $650K | 4.2% |
| Timor-Leste | $574K | 3.7% |
| Bahamas | $418K | 2.7% |
| Panama | $208K | 1.3% |
| Cuba | $127K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.79, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh whole chickens imports to the United States
Imports of fresh whole chickens by the United States reached $12.5 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Canada alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12.5M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0207.11: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh whole chickens exported by the United States?
The United States exported fresh whole chickens worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 81 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh whole chickens from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Canada (22%) and the Dominican Republic (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Cuba grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh whole chickens per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.79 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of fresh whole chickens from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.8 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $32.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import fresh whole chickens?
Yes. The United States imported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the United Kingdom and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh whole chickens?
The HS code for fresh whole chickens is subheading 0207.11. 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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