Live Chicken Prices in Malawi
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (MWK) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Global benchmark | 1.86 | 1,918 | ▲ 6.3% | ▲ 4.5% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| - | Export (unit value) | 8.38 | 8,642 | ▲ 2,179.0% | ▲ 2,179.0% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the live chicken price in Malawi available is US$ 8.38 per kg (8,642 MWK), up 2,179.0% year-on-year.
In 2024, Malawi exported 134 tonnes of live chicken valued at US$1,121,540, ranking #47 out of 74 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value declining by 14.5% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for live chicken is US$8.3823 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - live chicken in Malawi
In 2024, Malawi exported 134 tonnes of live chicken valued at US$1,121,540, ranking #47 out of 74 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value declining by 14.5% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for live chicken is US$8.3823 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Malawi exported $1.1M (133.8 t) of live chicken▼ 14.5% YoY. That ranks #47 worldwide (0.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $149.9M · 7.4%
Annual export data Malawi · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.1M | 133.8 t | $8.38 |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 3.6 kt | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 322.2 t | $5.49 |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 211.7 t | $6.94 |
| 2020 | $605.3K | 86.6 t | $6.99 |
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.