Live Chicken Prices in United Kingdom (UK)
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Price (US$/lb) | Local (GBP) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Global benchmark | 1.86 | 0.84 | 1.49 | ▲ 6.3% | ▲ 4.5% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| - | Export (unit value) estimated | 366.14 | 166.08 | 294 | ▲ 29.3% | ▲ 29.3% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the live chicken price in United Kingdom (UK) available is US$ 1.86 per kg (US$ 0.84 / lb) (1.49 GBP, 0.68 GBP / lb), up 4.5% year-on-year.
The United Kingdom exported live chicken valued at US$242,179,270 in 2024, totaling 855 tonnes and ranking third among 74 global exporters. UK exports accounted for 11.9% of global trade, with a year-on-year increase of 16.4%. The benchmark generic price for live chicken in the UK is US$1.86 per kg. The UK is a net exporter of live chicken under HS code 0105.11.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - live chicken in United Kingdom (UK)
The United Kingdom exported live chicken valued at US$242,179,270 in 2024, totaling 855 tonnes and ranking third among 74 global exporters. UK exports accounted for 11.9% of global trade, with a year-on-year increase of 16.4%. The benchmark generic price for live chicken in the UK is US$1.86 per kg. The UK is a net exporter of live chicken under HS code 0105.11.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, United Kingdom (UK) exported $242.2M (855.4 t) of live chicken▲ 16.4% YoY. That ranks #3 worldwide (11.9% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top live chicken exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 US $342.9M · 16.8%
- #2 Netherlands $249.9M · 12.3%
- #3 United Kingdom (UK) $242.2M · 11.9%
- #4 France $189M · 9.3%
- #5 Germany $149.9M · 7.4%
Annual export data United Kingdom (UK) · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242.2M | 855.4 t | $283.11 |
| 2023 | $208.1M | 822.3 t | $253.02 |
| 2022 | $187.6M | 1.1 kt | $174.79 |
| 2021 | $189.1M | 1.2 kt | $155.4 |
| 2020 | $179.1M | 805.1 t | $222.48 |
HS Code
live chicken is traded under Harmonized System code 0105.11. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.