Animal casings trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in animal casings was worth $4.69 billion in 2024, about 1.20 million tonnes. That is a fall of 6% 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 | $4.69B | 1.20M t |
| 2023 | $4.97B | 1.21M t |
| 2022 | $5.14B | 1.19M t |
| 2021 | $5.26B | 1.36M t |
| 2020 | $4.71B | 1.21M t |
| 2019 | $5.26B | 1.29M t |
| 2018 | $5.45B | 1.13M t |
| 2017 | $4.99B | 1.07M t |
Top animal casings exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 117 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $814.4M | 17% |
| United States | $673.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $373.8M | 8% |
| Brazil | $365.9M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $300.3M | 6.4% |
| Australia | $219.6M | 4.7% |
| New Zealand | $213.5M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $204.9M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $167.5M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $101.8M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $97.6M | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $91.0M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (13%), Germany (10%) and Hong Kong (7%). 195 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $630.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $470.4M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $319.2M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $285.2M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $276.5M | 5.9% |
| France | $233.1M | 5% |
| Japan | $223.1M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $213.5M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $149.7M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $143.9M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $140.8M | 3% |
| South Africa | $126.2M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $12.27 per kg and Brazil $2.34 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 0504: Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish); whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked. HS 0504 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most animal casings?
China exported $814.4 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (8%). In all, 117 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most animal casings?
China imported $630.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in animal casings?
It was worth $4.69 billion in 2024, about 1.20 million tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $5.45 billion. 117 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of animal casings per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $12.27 per kg and Brazil $2.34 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 casings?
The HS code for animal casings is heading 0504, in chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0504 page.
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