Bulk pet food trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bulk pet food was worth $20.97 billion in 2024, about 20.54 million tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $20.97B | 20.54M t |
| 2023 | $21.32B | 18.55M t |
| 2022 | $22.16B | 19.54M t |
| 2021 | $20.13B | 19.20M t |
| 2020 | $17.34B | 18.67M t |
| 2019 | $16.16B | 17.95M t |
| 2018 | $16.98B | 18.27M t |
| 2017 | $15.40B | 17.77M t |
Top bulk pet food exporting countries
The Netherlands is the largest exporter with 12% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 29% between them, out of 184 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.60B | 12% |
| United States | $1.81B | 8.6% |
| Germany | $1.75B | 8.4% |
| China | $1.66B | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $1.36B | 6.5% |
| France | $1.34B | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $809.0M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $622.9M | 3% |
| Italy | $562.4M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $531.4M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $412.2M | 2% |
| Brazil | $408.1M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (5%), the Netherlands (5%) and the United States (5%). 223 countries imported it, and the top three take 15% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.09B | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.04B | 5% |
| United States | $1.02B | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $848.4M | 4.1% |
| France | $740.8M | 3.5% |
| China | $621.8M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $615.8M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $588.7M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $539.9M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $503.9M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $450.0M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $444.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1.74 per kg and the Netherlands $0.98 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding. HS 2309 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bulk pet food?
The Netherlands exported $2.60 billion in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (8%). In all, 184 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bulk pet food?
Germany imported $1.09 billion in 2024, 5% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (5%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 15%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bulk pet food?
It was worth $20.97 billion in 2024, about 20.54 million tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $22.16 billion. 184 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of bulk pet food per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1.74 per kg and the Netherlands $0.98 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90, 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 2309 page.
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