Frozen chicken cuts and offal imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported frozen chicken cuts and offal worth $2.4 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 60% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.9 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 | $2.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.3K t |
Where Zambia imports frozen chicken cuts and offal from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (46%), Germany (18%), Poland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 46% |
| Germany | $431K | 18% |
| Poland | $272K | 11% |
| Belgium | $226K | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $152K | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $149K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $26K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $25K | 1% |
| Canada | $23K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 62% 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 exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $997 thousand of frozen chicken cuts and offal in 2024 (346 tonnes). Malawi alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $685K | 69% |
| DR Congo | $191K | 19% |
| Rwanda | $121K | 12% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia frozen chicken cuts and offal imports (HS 0207.14): 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 0207.14: 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 imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported frozen chicken cuts and offal worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen chicken cuts and offal to Zambia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 901% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen chicken cuts and offal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $1.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen chicken cuts and offal to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export frozen chicken cuts and offal?
Yes. Zambia exported $997 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million 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?
For Zambia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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