HS Code:
The 'Quail, eviscerated, not in pieces' category refers to quail meat that has been processed by removing internal organs but remains whole, not cut into pieces. This product falls under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 020890, which covers other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled, or frozen, including game birds like quail. Quail meat is considered a niche poultry product, often marketed as a delicacy in gourmet and specialty food markets. It is consumed in various cuisines globally, particularly in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately 12,500 metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
3,800 metric tons
30.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
2,500 metric tons
20.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
1,800 metric tons
14.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1,200 metric tons
9.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
900 metric tons
7.2% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain Middle Eastern countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for specialty poultry products
Increased consumption in high-end restaurants and gourmet markets has boosted trade, particularly in Europe and North America.
2020-2022
Growth in organic and free-range quail farming
Consumer preference for ethically sourced and organic meat has led to a premium market segment, driving exports from countries with stringent farming standards.
2021-2023
Impact of avian influenza outbreaks
Periodic outbreaks have disrupted supply chains, leading to temporary trade bans and reduced export volumes from affected regions.
2022
The European Union introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary regulations for poultry imports, including quail, to prevent avian influenza transmission.
March 2023
Non-EU exporters face higher compliance costs, potentially reducing trade volumes from smaller producers.
A bilateral agreement eased restrictions on poultry imports to China, including quail meat, as part of broader agricultural trade negotiations.
January 2023
Increased market access for US quail producers, with expected growth in export volumes to China.
Several Southeast Asian countries reported outbreaks of avian influenza, leading to temporary export bans on poultry products, including quail.
September 2022
Global supply shortages temporarily increased prices and shifted demand to unaffected regions like Europe.