Fresh chicken cuts and offal imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported fresh chicken cuts and offal worth $11.1 million (10.5 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.1 million.
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 | $11.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $281K | 116 t |
| 2019 | $788K | 298 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $169K | 66 t |
Where Zambia imports fresh chicken cuts and offal from
Most of the value came from Germany (43%), Netherlands (19%), Brazil (16%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.8M | 43% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 19% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 17% |
| United States | $726K | 6.6% |
| Poland | $601K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $445K | 4% |
| Argentina | $303K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $140K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $44K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 63% below the world average of $2.83, 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 chicken cuts and offal exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $3.5 million of fresh chicken cuts and offal in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.5M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia fresh chicken cuts and offal imports (HS 0207.13): 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 0207.13: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh chicken cuts and offal imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported fresh chicken cuts and offal worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh chicken cuts and offal to Zambia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Brazil (16%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh chicken cuts and offal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $2.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh chicken cuts and offal to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $169 thousand in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export fresh chicken cuts and offal?
Yes. Zambia exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh chicken cuts and offal?
The HS code for fresh chicken cuts and offal is subheading 0207.13. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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