Frozen whole chickens imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen whole chickens by Zambia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.0 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 | $2.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 43.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Zambia imports frozen whole chickens from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (39%), Namibia (25%), South Africa (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $977K | 39% |
| Namibia | $619K | 25% |
| South Africa | $303K | 12% |
| Germany | $242K | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $143K | 5.7% |
| Poland | $106K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $55K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $28K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $21K | 0.9% |
| United States | $19K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.66, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia frozen whole chickens imports (HS 0207.12): 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 0207.12: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen whole chickens imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported frozen whole chickens worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen whole chickens to Zambia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($977 thousand), followed by Namibia (25%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen whole chickens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.66 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 whole chickens to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen whole chickens?
The HS code for frozen whole chickens is subheading 0207.12. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0207 page.
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