chicken leg quarters
About 250–350 g, indicative, ungraded, packed in 10, 15 or 20 kg net cartons with inner bags, palletised.
Products in highest demand
chicken wings
Packed in 10 kg net cartons, bulk in a bags, 365 × 305 × 155 mm; 900 kg pallet.
turkey wings
3-joint, or 2-joint (drumette and flat), packed in 10 kg cartons, bulk in a bags.
turkey drumsticks
Hen 300–500 g, tom 700–1,000 g, packed in 10 kg cartons, bulk in a bags.
chicken gizzards
Packed in 10 kg net cartons, bulk in a bags.
chicken feet
Over 35 g per piece (35–45 g on average), packed in 10 kg net cartons with PE liner, 365 × 305 × 155 mm.
chicken paws
30 g and above per piece, packed in 10 kg cartons, bulk packed in a bags.
Also supplied on this corridor
- Whole Chicken
- Chicken Drumsticks
Shipping and trade terms
- Incoterms
- CIF Cotonou (default), CFR, FOB, CPT
- Equipment
- 40ft Reefer, High Cube, set at -18 °C
- Load per container
- about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on product and packing), FCL only
- Packing
- Bulk cartons 10 kg, IQF or IWP on request
- Transit time
- about 22–25 days with the fastest service, depending on the carrier
- Origins
- European Union
Documents and compliance
- Veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin
- Certificate of origin and full commercial set (invoice, packing list, bill of lading)
- Halal certification available on request for the whole container
- Pre-shipment inspection and container temperature recorder on request
- Cold-chain traceability from plant approval number to container seal
Buyer questions
Which frozen chicken and poultry parts sell best in Benin?
Market demand in Benin commonly includes Chicken Leg Quarters, Chicken Wings and Turkey Wings and Drumsticks; the exact mix is agreed with each buyer.
Do you sell less than a full container?
No. This corridor is quoted in full container loads (FCL) of about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on product and packing), which keeps the landed cost per kilo competitive. Mixed loads combining several items in one container are possible.
Which Incoterm applies?
Quotes default to CIF Cotonou: the seller pays freight and insurance. Under CFR, the seller pays freight and the buyer insures the goods. Under FOB, the buyer books and pays the freight. CPT is also available on request.
Which authority covers sanitary requirements in Benin?
Benin's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries regulates sanitary and fishery-product requirements through its competent directorates.
What should an importer verify before using Cotonou?
The importer should confirm the current permit, sanitary certificate and inspection requirements with the competent ministry and customs broker before shipment.
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