Chicken Import Data in the U.S. for the Year 2024
In the year 2024, a significant volume of chicken was imported into the United States. Here's an overview of the key statistics:
1. Total Quantity of Chickens Imported to the U.S.
A total of approximately 363,601,580 units (across various packaging types) were imported into the U.S., with a combined weight of over 307 million kg. This equates to about 302,574 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units).
2. Top Exporting Countries for Chickens
The following table summarizes the top exporting countries and their primary loading ports:
| Country | Loading Port(s) | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 54930 (Laem Chabang) | 2769 |
| China | 57020 (Ningbo), 57078 (Yantian), 57047 (Qingdao) | 732, 708, 668 |
| Brazil | 22556 (Puerto Manzanillo), 22599 (Archipel. de Las Perlas), 23645 (South Riding Point) | 320, 235, 212 |
| Chile | 24128 (Port Bustamante), 33779 (San Antonio), 20120 (Manzanillo) | 388, 294, 276 |
| Guatemala | 20505 (Santo Tomas), 20513 (Puerto Barrios), 20506 (Puerto Quetzal) | 476, 93, 61 |
3. Top Chicken Exporters to the U.S.
The following are the top shippers that exported chicken to the U.S. in 2024:
- AGRICOLA ARIZTIA LTDA (918 Shipments)
- UNICORD PUBLIC CO LTD (679 Shipments)
- ASIAN ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC (458 Shipments)
- SEARA ALIMENTOS LTDA (404 Shipments)
- BRF S A (290 Shipments)
4. Top Chicken Importers to the U.S.
The following are the top importers that received chicken shipments in the U.S. in 2024:
- THE HARTZ MOUNTAIN CORP (573 Shipments)
- TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY (516 Shipments)
- SUPERMERCADOS ECONO INC (425 Shipments)
- TRI UNION SEAFOODS LLC (414 Shipments)
- MPM PRODUCTS USA INC (323 Shipments)