Live poultry imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported live poultry worth $7.0 million (47 tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $7.0M | 47 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 51 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 32 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 35 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports live poultry from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $4.9M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $365K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $286K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $118K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0105
| 0105.11 | Live chicken chicks | 99% |
| 0105.99 | Live ducks, geese and turkeys | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $147.59 per kg, 5060% above the world average of $2.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live poultry exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $2.8 million of live poultry in 2024 (34 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (45%), Malawi (37%), Botswana (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 45% |
| Malawi | $1.1M | 37% |
| Botswana | $412K | 15% |
| Eswatini | $73K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe live poultry imports (HS 0105): 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 0105: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls.
Common questions
What is the value of live poultry imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported live poultry worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply live poultry to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $147.59 per kg in 2024, 5060% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live poultry to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export live poultry?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Malawi and Botswana. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0105.11 (99% of the value) and 0105.99 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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