Frozen chicken cuts and offal exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen chicken cuts and offal by the United States reached $3.25 billion in 2024 (2.31 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. Value fell 7% from 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 | $3.25B | 2.31M t |
| 2023 | $3.50B | 2.51M t |
| 2022 | $3.99B | 2.61M t |
| 2021 | $3.41B | 2.66M t |
| 2020 | $2.85B | 2.73M t |
| 2019 | $2.66B | 2.50M t |
| 2018 | $2.72B | 2.66M t |
| 2017 | $2.55B | 2.53M t |
Where the United States exports frozen chicken cuts and offal to
Most of it went to China (10%), Cuba (9%), Taiwan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $312.5M | 9.6% |
| Cuba | $294.5M | 9.1% |
| Taiwan | $260.9M | 8% |
| Guatemala | $198.0M | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $197.6M | 6.1% |
| Philippines | $174.4M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $153.6M | 4.7% |
| Angola | $124.2M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $120.0M | 3.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $94.2M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.80, 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.
Frozen chicken cuts and offal imports to the United States
Imports of frozen chicken cuts and offal by the United States reached $181.3 million in 2024 (46.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $154.3M | 85% |
| Canada | $25.4M | 14% |
| Brazil | $858K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $262K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $108K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $75K | 0% |
| Bermuda | $73K | 0% |
| Armenia | $56K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0207.14: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen chicken cuts and offal exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen chicken cuts and offal worth $3.25 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.31 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 143 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen chicken cuts and offal from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($312.5 million), followed by Cuba (9%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 142 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen chicken cuts and offal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.80 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 frozen chicken cuts and offal from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.55 billion in 2017 to $3.25 billion in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $3.99 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen chicken cuts and offal?
Yes. The United States imported $181.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Chile, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.06 billion a year.
What is the HS code for frozen chicken cuts and offal?
The HS code for frozen chicken cuts and offal is subheading 0207.14. 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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