Frozen beef tongues trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen beef tongues was worth $481.2 million in 2024, about 96.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $481.2M | 96.8K t |
| 2023 | $446.7M | 93.2K t |
| 2022 | $556.1M | 84.1K t |
| 2021 | $480.6M | 80.4K t |
| 2020 | $362.3M | 84.6K t |
| 2019 | $387.2M | 88.7K t |
| 2018 | $357.2M | 82.2K t |
| 2017 | $373.6M | 78.8K t |
Top frozen beef tongues exporting countries
Australia is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by the United States and Brazil. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $116.7M | 24% |
| United States | $81.4M | 17% |
| Brazil | $43.2M | 9% |
| New Zealand | $38.8M | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $23.4M | 4.9% |
| Argentina | $21.7M | 4.5% |
| Uruguay | $20.2M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $19.6M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $16.1M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13.4M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $10.8M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $8.2M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 55% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and Russia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 74% across 149 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $265.4M | 55% |
| Indonesia | $53.0M | 11% |
| Russia | $39.9M | 8.3% |
| Hong Kong | $19.4M | 4% |
| United States | $15.8M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $12.9M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $7.2M | 1.5% |
| Israel | $5.7M | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $5.1M | 1.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.4M | 0.9% |
| Canada | $3.4M | 0.7% |
| China | $2.9M | 0.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.35 per kg and Brazil $2.84 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 0206.21: Offal, edible: of bovine animals, tongues, frozen. HS 0206 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen beef tongues?
Australia exported $116.7 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the United States (17%) and Brazil (9%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen beef tongues?
Japan imported $265.4 million in 2024, 55% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (11%) and Russia (8%). The top three importers together take 74%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen beef tongues?
It was worth $481.2 million in 2024, about 96.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $556.1 million. 65 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen beef tongues per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.35 per kg and Brazil $2.84 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 frozen beef tongues?
The HS code for frozen beef tongues is subheading 0206.21, in chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0206 page.
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