Brewery waste trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in brewery waste was worth $3.91 billion in 2024, about 15.20 million tonnes. That is an increase of 53% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $3.91B | 15.20M t |
| 2023 | $4.30B | 13.95M t |
| 2022 | $4.28B | 13.23M t |
| 2021 | $3.76B | 13.48M t |
| 2020 | $2.93B | 13.50M t |
| 2019 | $2.98B | 14.16M t |
| 2018 | $3.13B | 14.71M t |
| 2017 | $2.56B | 14.52M t |
Top brewery waste exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 77% of world exports, followed by Brazil and the Netherlands. The top three supply 84% between them, out of 86 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.02B | 77% |
| Brazil | $150.0M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $102.3M | 2.6% |
| India | $86.3M | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $53.3M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $47.4M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $46.3M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $44.2M | 1.1% |
| Russia | $31.8M | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $31.8M | 0.8% |
| Australia | $31.3M | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $29.9M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (15%), South Korea (10%) and Vietnam (9%). 111 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $595.2M | 15% |
| South Korea | $379.8M | 9.7% |
| Vietnam | $332.7M | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $319.4M | 8.2% |
| Indonesia | $267.2M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $155.4M | 4% |
| Ireland | $140.6M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $131.8M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $129.7M | 3.3% |
| New Zealand | $123.8M | 3.2% |
| Israel | $103.1M | 2.6% |
| Colombia | $101.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.29 per kg and Germany $0.11 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 2303.30: Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets. HS 2303 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most brewery waste?
The United States exported $3.02 billion in 2024, 77% of the world total, followed by Brazil (4%) and the Netherlands (3%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most brewery waste?
Mexico imported $595.2 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (10%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in brewery waste?
It was worth $3.91 billion in 2024, about 15.20 million tonnes. That is an increase of 53% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $4.30 billion. 86 countries reported exports and 111 reported imports.
What is the average price of brewery waste per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.29 per kg and Germany $0.11 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 brewery waste?
The HS code for brewery waste is subheading 2303.30, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2303 page.
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