Frozen whole turkeys exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported frozen whole turkeys worth $39.4 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 53 countries for exports of this product. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $54.6 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 | $39.4M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $54.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $35.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $53.4M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $45.6M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $46.6M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $46.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $47.1M | 18.9K t |
Where the United States exports frozen whole turkeys to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (40%), Panama (9%), El Salvador (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $15.9M | 40% |
| Panama | $3.4M | 8.7% |
| El Salvador | $3.0M | 7.6% |
| Guatemala | $2.1M | 5.4% |
| Bahamas | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Chile | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Colombia | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Honduras | $820K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, close to the world average of $3.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen whole turkeys imports to the United States
Imports of frozen whole turkeys by the United States reached $4.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 174 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.6M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0207.25: Meat and edible offal: of turkeys, not cut in pieces, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen whole turkeys exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen whole turkeys worth $39.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 53 countries worldwide, with 45% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen whole turkeys from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Panama (9%) and El Salvador (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 66 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen whole turkeys per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.12 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 whole turkeys from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.1 million in 2017 to $39.4 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $54.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen whole turkeys?
Yes. The United States imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen whole turkeys?
The HS code for frozen whole turkeys is subheading 0207.25. 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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