Poultry meat imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of poultry meat by Zambia reached $17.6 million in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.8 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 | $17.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.6M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.8M | 63.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 5.1K t |
Where Zambia imports poultry meat from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), Netherlands (25%), Brazil (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+858% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.5M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 25% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| United States | $746K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $679K | 3.9% |
| Namibia | $644K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $342K | 1.9% |
| Argentina | $303K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 0207
| 0207.13 | Fresh chicken cuts and offal | 63% |
| 0207.12 | Frozen whole chickens | 14% |
| 0207.14 | Frozen chicken cuts and offal | 14% |
| 0207.27 | Frozen turkey cuts and offal | 7.4% |
| 0207.26 | Fresh turkey cuts and offal | 1.4% |
| 0207.25 | Frozen whole turkeys | 0.3% |
| 0207.24 | Fresh whole turkeys | 0.2% |
| 0207.11 | Fresh whole chickens | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 52% below the world average of $2.08, 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.
Poultry meat exports from Zambia
Exports of poultry meat by Zambia reached $4.8 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $4.0M | 83% |
| Malawi | $720K | 15% |
| Rwanda | $121K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia poultry meat imports (HS 0207): 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: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry meat imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported poultry meat worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply poultry meat to Zambia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and Brazil (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 858% on the year.
What is the average import price of poultry meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $2.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of poultry meat to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. The peak was 2022 at $35.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export poultry meat?
Yes. Zambia exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and Rwanda. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry meat?
The HS code for poultry meat is heading 0207. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0207.13 (63% of the value) and 0207.12 (14%).
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