Live bovines (other species) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in live bovines (other species) was worth $627.8 million in 2024, about 182.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and down 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 | $627.8M | 182.2K t |
| 2023 | $775.7M | 245.7K t |
| 2022 | $780.8M | 240.7K t |
| 2021 | $796.1M | 254.2K t |
| 2020 | $912.7M | 283.4K t |
| 2019 | $601.0M | 218.2K t |
| 2018 | $521.8M | 190.8K t |
| 2017 | $444.3M | 128.4K t |
Top live bovines (other species) exporting countries
Brazil is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Spain and France. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 60 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $159.6M | 25% |
| Spain | $61.6M | 9.8% |
| France | $46.0M | 7.3% |
| China | $43.5M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $41.5M | 6.6% |
| Ukraine | $40.4M | 6.4% |
| Croatia | $38.5M | 6.1% |
| Sudan | $28.2M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $22.2M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $21.3M | 3.4% |
| Hungary | $16.0M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $10.7M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Lebanon is the biggest buyer with 50% of world imports, ahead of Turkey and Egypt. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 62% across 80 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $310.9M | 50% |
| Turkey | $40.9M | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $39.7M | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $37.3M | 6% |
| Italy | $33.3M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $27.4M | 4.4% |
| United States | $22.3M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $19.6M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $15.2M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $10.3M | 1.6% |
| Macao | $6.1M | 1% |
| Croatia | $5.9M | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $6.03 per kg and Brazil $3.44 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 0102.90: Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo. HS 0102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most live bovines (other species)?
Brazil exported $159.6 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Spain (10%) and France (7%). In all, 60 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most live bovines (other species)?
Lebanon imported $310.9 million in 2024, 50% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (7%) and Egypt (6%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in live bovines (other species)?
It was worth $627.8 million in 2024, about 182.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $912.7 million. 60 countries reported exports and 80 reported imports.
What is the average price of live bovines (other species) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $6.03 per kg and Brazil $3.44 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 bovines (other species)?
The HS code for live bovines (other species) is subheading 0102.90, 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 0102 page.
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