Live horses (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in live horses (other) was worth $2.44 billion in 2024, about 58.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 107% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $2.44B | 58.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.18B | 95.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.71B | 71.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.01B | 133.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.26B | 88.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.77B | 87.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.40B | 93.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.18B | 108.9K t |
Top live horses (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Germany and the Netherlands. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 105 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $901.4M | 37% |
| Germany | $305.1M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $208.3M | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $137.0M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $123.5M | 5.1% |
| United States | $118.6M | 4.9% |
| France | $98.1M | 4% |
| New Zealand | $96.3M | 4% |
| Australia | $93.9M | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $93.3M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $71.4M | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $18.8M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (41%), the United States (23%) and Australia (5%). 138 countries imported it, and the top three take 69% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.00B | 41% |
| United States | $559.8M | 23% |
| Australia | $116.1M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $88.5M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $72.1M | 3% |
| Mexico | $67.1M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $58.9M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $58.8M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $43.7M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $33.0M | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32.6M | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $31.1M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $41.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $467.44 per kg and France $19.88 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 0101.29: Horses: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals. HS 0101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most live horses (other)?
China exported $901.4 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and the Netherlands (9%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most live horses (other)?
Hong Kong imported $1.00 billion in 2024, 41% of world imports, ahead of the United States (23%) and Australia (5%). The top three importers together take 69%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in live horses (other)?
It was worth $2.44 billion in 2024, about 58.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 107% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.01 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of live horses (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $41.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $467.44 per kg and France $19.88 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 horses (other)?
The HS code for live horses (other) is subheading 0101.29, 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 0101 page.
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