Live turkey chicks exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of live turkey chicks by the United States reached $17.3 million in 2024 (478 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 30 countries. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.2 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 | $17.3M | 478 t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 454 t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 523 t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 349 t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 261 t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 406 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 320 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 421 t |
Where the United States exports live turkey chicks to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (34%), Morocco (34%), Tunisia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Belize grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.9M | 34% |
| Morocco | $5.8M | 34% |
| Tunisia | $1.6M | 9% |
| Algeria | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $778K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $706K | 4.1% |
| Ecuador | $500K | 2.9% |
| Belize | $316K | 1.8% |
| Peru | $125K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $105K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.29 per kg, close to the world average of $43.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live turkey chicks imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported live turkey chicks worth $22.3 million (523 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. Canada alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.3M | 100% |
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 0105.12: Poultry: live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g.
Common questions
What is the value of live turkey chicks exported by the United States?
The United States exported live turkey chicks worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 478 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 30 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy live turkey chicks from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Morocco (34%) and Tunisia (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Belize grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average export price of live turkey chicks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $36.29 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $43.54 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 live turkey chicks from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $22.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import live turkey chicks?
Yes. The United States imported $22.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada. That compares with exports of $17.3 million in the same 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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