Beef, sheep and goat fat trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in beef, sheep and goat fat was worth $2.61 billion in 2024, about 2.48 million tonnes. That is an increase of 83% since 2017, and down 25% 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 | $2.61B | 2.48M t |
| 2023 | $3.48B | 2.68M t |
| 2022 | $3.16B | 2.26M t |
| 2021 | $2.40B | 1.99M t |
| 2020 | $1.61B | 1.96M t |
| 2019 | $1.39B | 2.04M t |
| 2018 | $1.30B | 1.85M t |
| 2017 | $1.42B | 1.87M t |
Top beef, sheep and goat fat exporting countries
Australia is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Brazil and the United States. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 96 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $625.4M | 24% |
| Brazil | $351.9M | 14% |
| United States | $235.1M | 9% |
| Canada | $211.9M | 8.1% |
| Uruguay | $155.4M | 6% |
| France | $149.5M | 5.7% |
| Argentina | $108.2M | 4.2% |
| New Zealand | $107.5M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $98.7M | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $96.0M | 3.7% |
| India | $72.6M | 2.8% |
| Paraguay | $55.8M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (34%), Singapore (21%) and Malaysia (8%). 157 countries imported it, and the top three take 62% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $888.7M | 34% |
| Singapore | $541.9M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $197.1M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $132.4M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $114.9M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $111.6M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $103.6M | 4% |
| China | $66.3M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $47.1M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $44.9M | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $29.8M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $28.2M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $1.18 per kg and Argentina $0.74 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.
Product types under HS 1502
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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 1502: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503. HS 1502 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most beef, sheep and goat fat?
Australia exported $625.4 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Brazil (14%) and the United States (9%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most beef, sheep and goat fat?
The United States imported $888.7 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (21%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in beef, sheep and goat fat?
It was worth $2.61 billion in 2024, about 2.48 million tonnes. That is an increase of 83% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.48 billion. 96 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of beef, sheep and goat fat per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $1.18 per kg and Argentina $0.74 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 beef, sheep and goat fat?
The HS code for beef, sheep and goat fat is heading 1502, in chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1502 page.
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