Live birds (other species) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in live birds (other species) was worth $53.9 million in 2024, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $53.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $47.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $57.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $71.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $51.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $68.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $56.1M | 935 t |
| 2017 | $55.6M | 5.3K t |
Top live birds (other species) exporting countries
Belgium is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Spain. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $9.5M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 14% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $2.7M | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| France | $2.2M | 4% |
| Guatemala | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| United States | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Portugal is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Kuwait and Guatemala. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 129 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $4.6M | 8.6% |
| Kuwait | $4.6M | 8.6% |
| Guatemala | $3.1M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| China | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| United States | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| Honduras | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| France | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $180.46 per kg and Guatemala $1.07 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 0106.39: Birds: live, other than birds of prey, Psittaciformes, ostriches and emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae). HS 0106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most live birds (other species)?
Belgium exported $9.5 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Spain (6%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most live birds (other species)?
Portugal imported $4.6 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Kuwait (9%) and Guatemala (6%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in live birds (other species)?
It was worth $53.9 million in 2024, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $71.0 million. 100 countries reported exports and 129 reported imports.
What is the average price of live birds (other species) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $180.46 per kg and Guatemala $1.07 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 live birds (other species)?
The HS code for live birds (other species) is subheading 0106.39, in chapter 01 (animals; live). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0106 page.
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