Product intelligence · HS 160239 · 2024 data

Meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)

Global exports of meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) totalled $690,699,232 in 2024, a -2.9% change from the previous year. Traded by 116 countries across 1,536 bilateral corridors, with demand from 191 importing markets. The long-term trend is growing.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$690.7M

-2.9% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

+5.9%

5Y: +2.4%

Supply structure

Moderately concentrated

HHI 0.151

Volatility

Low

Score 3/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) trade exhibited slight decline, with global flows reaching $690,699,232 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +5.9% (five-year: +2.4%). The all-time peak of $721,379,339 was recorded in 2014; the current level is 4% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 66% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is strengthening (+6.4% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) as "One-way trade" in the high price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.151). The three largest exporters — China ($238.4M), Thailand ($75.2M), and Germany ($55.1M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +18.5% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.066). The three largest import markets are Germany ($101.6M), Japan ($83.2M), and Netherlands ($63.8M). The largest importing market sources from 36 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -2.12. Buyers have moderate flexibility to shift sourcing, but face some switching costs.

The dominant trade corridor is China → South Korea at $45.8M, representing 99.6% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) is 3 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. A moderately concentrated market rewards differentiated positioning and strategic partner selection.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $721,379,339 in 2014. Currently 4% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$663,634,126-8.0%
2016$591,578,609-10.9%
2017$619,420,375+4.7%
2018$608,784,575-1.7%
2019$614,816,294+1.0%
2020$535,926,917-12.8%
2021$581,116,896+8.4%
2022$667,237,658+14.8%
2023$711,387,216+6.6%
2024$690,699,232-2.9%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations), ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1ChinaSouth Korea$45.8M+36.3%
2ChinaJapan$45.2M-1.1%
3ChinaNetherlands$44.6M+13.3%
4ThailandJapan$37.7M-10.6%
5ChinaGermany$31.5M+37.3%
6ChinaUnited Kingdom$23.2M+23.8%
7NetherlandsGermany$22.4M+5.5%
8SpainPortugal$20.4M+24.5%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.