Animal horns and antlers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in animal horns and antlers was worth $171.3 million in 2024, about 36.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and down 19% 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 | $171.3M | 36.9K t |
| 2023 | $212.4M | 38.7K t |
| 2022 | $217.3M | 40.0K t |
| 2021 | $177.6M | 48.2K t |
| 2020 | $140.8M | 39.7K t |
| 2019 | $150.6M | 33.7K t |
| 2018 | $179.3M | 31.5K t |
| 2017 | $188.0M | 39.5K t |
Top animal horns and antlers exporting countries
New Zealand is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Russia and India. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 104 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $63.6M | 37% |
| Russia | $26.9M | 16% |
| India | $8.1M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 4% |
| Canada | $5.6M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $5.5M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $5.0M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $4.9M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $4.5M | 2.6% |
| China | $4.4M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $3.1M | 1.8% |
| United States | $3.0M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (42%), South Korea (19%) and Germany (8%). 102 countries imported it, and the top three take 68% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.2M | 42% |
| South Korea | $32.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $13.4M | 7.9% |
| Hong Kong | $8.1M | 4.7% |
| United States | $7.5M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $6.0M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $3.1M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 1.4% |
| France | $1.8M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $60.44 per kg and Brazil $0.70 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 0507: Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks unworked or simply prepared, not cut to shape; waste and powder of these products. HS 0507 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most animal horns and antlers?
New Zealand exported $63.6 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Russia (16%) and India (5%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most animal horns and antlers?
China imported $71.2 million in 2024, 42% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (19%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 68%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in animal horns and antlers?
It was worth $171.3 million in 2024, about 36.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $217.3 million. 104 countries reported exports and 102 reported imports.
What is the average price of animal horns and antlers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $60.44 per kg and Brazil $0.70 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 horns and antlers?
The HS code for animal horns and antlers is heading 0507, 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 0507 page.
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