Animal feed trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in animal feed was worth $46.57 billion in 2024, about 30.58 million tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $46.57B | 30.58M t |
| 2023 | $45.38B | 28.06M t |
| 2022 | $44.54B | 29.43M t |
| 2021 | $40.50B | 29.17M t |
| 2020 | $34.25B | 27.33M t |
| 2019 | $30.80B | 25.67M t |
| 2018 | $30.82B | 25.56M t |
| 2017 | $28.00B | 24.76M t |
Top animal feed exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 10% of world exports, followed by the United States and the Netherlands. The top three supply 29% between them, out of 201 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.89B | 11% |
| United States | $4.36B | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.26B | 9.1% |
| France | $3.63B | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $3.10B | 6.7% |
| China | $3.09B | 6.6% |
| Poland | $2.50B | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $1.66B | 3.6% |
| Spain | $1.39B | 3% |
| Italy | $1.26B | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $1.25B | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.23B | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 224 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.63B | 7.8% |
| United States | $3.30B | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.28B | 4.9% |
| Poland | $2.11B | 4.5% |
| France | $1.93B | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.83B | 3.9% |
| Canada | $1.71B | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $1.53B | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.47B | 3.2% |
| Spain | $1.13B | 2.4% |
| China | $1.08B | 2.3% |
| Japan | $1.07B | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $2.85 per kg and Belgium $1.13 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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding. HS 2309 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most animal feed?
Germany exported $4.89 billion in 2024, 10% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (9%). In all, 201 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most animal feed?
Germany imported $3.63 billion in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in animal feed?
It was worth $46.57 billion in 2024, about 30.58 million tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 201 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of animal feed per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $2.85 per kg and Belgium $1.13 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 feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2309 page.
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