Bird skins and feathers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bird skins and feathers was worth $1.82 billion in 2024, about 397.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and up 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 | $1.82B | 397.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.53B | 432.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.78B | 447.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.69B | 418.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.30B | 409.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.01B | 416.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.90B | 426.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.49B | 389.8K t |
Top bird skins and feathers exporting countries
Exports are led by China (35%), Taiwan (10%) and Poland (7%). 89 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $635.6M | 35% |
| Taiwan | $183.1M | 10% |
| Poland | $124.0M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $115.2M | 6.3% |
| Hungary | $114.9M | 6.3% |
| United States | $102.1M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $76.1M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $75.6M | 4.2% |
| France | $58.7M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $47.9M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $39.0M | 2.1% |
| Russia | $37.3M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 128 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $387.5M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $386.0M | 21% |
| United States | $123.7M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $106.2M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $91.2M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $81.6M | 4.5% |
| Bangladesh | $77.9M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $76.4M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $64.3M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $47.5M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $36.5M | 2% |
| Poland | $34.3M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hungary averaged $18.51 per kg and the United States $0.67 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 0505
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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 0505: Skins and other parts of birds with feathers, down; feathers, down and parts thereof; not further worked than cleaned, disinfected, treated for preservation; powder, waste and parts of feathers. HS 0505 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bird skins and feathers?
China exported $635.6 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (10%) and Poland (7%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bird skins and feathers?
China imported $387.5 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (21%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bird skins and feathers?
It was worth $1.82 billion in 2024, about 397.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $2.01 billion. 89 countries reported exports and 128 reported imports.
What is the average price of bird skins and feathers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hungary averaged $18.51 per kg and the United States $0.67 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 bird skins and feathers?
The HS code for bird skins and feathers is heading 0505, 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 0505 page.
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