Animal carving material trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in animal carving material was worth $129.4 million in 2024, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and down 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $137.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $160.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $165.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $120.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $157.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $166.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $153.3M | 8.2K t |
Top animal carving material exporting countries
Exports are led by India (11%), China (11%) and Mexico (10%). 129 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 32%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.4M | 11% |
| China | $14.3M | 11% |
| Mexico | $12.9M | 10% |
| Philippines | $10.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $8.9M | 6.9% |
| Australia | $6.9M | 5.3% |
| United States | $5.7M | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $5.6M | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $4.3M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 31% of world imports, ahead of France and Italy. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 51% across 173 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40.2M | 31% |
| France | $16.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $9.2M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $4.9M | 3.8% |
| Philippines | $4.8M | 3.7% |
| China | $4.2M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $9,103.99 per kg and Vietnam $3.87 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9601: Ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material and articles of these materials; worked, (including articles obtained by moulding). HS 9601 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most animal carving material?
India exported $14.4 million in 2024, 11% of the world total, followed by China (11%) and Mexico (10%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most animal carving material?
The United States imported $40.2 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of France (12%) and Italy (7%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in animal carving material?
It was worth $129.4 million in 2024, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $166.7 million. 129 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of animal carving material per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $9,103.99 per kg and Vietnam $3.87 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for animal carving material?
The HS code for animal carving material is heading 9601, in chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 9601 page.
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