Live pigs (under 50kg) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in live pigs (under 50kg) was worth $2.69 billion in 2024, about 754.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017, and up 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 | $2.69B | 754.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.64B | 723.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.61B | 727.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.59B | 744.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.90B | 709.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.00B | 716.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.74B | 739.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.96B | 694.5K t |
Top live pigs (under 50kg) exporting countries
Denmark is the largest exporter with 59% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Canada. The top three supply 88% between them, out of 41 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.59B | 59% |
| Netherlands | $567.7M | 21% |
| Canada | $203.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $116.0M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $51.6M | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $40.9M | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $20.3M | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $18.2M | 0.7% |
| Latvia | $18.0M | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $12.1M | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $11.0M | 0.4% |
| Spain | $10.8M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (33%), Poland (28%) and Spain (12%). 75 countries imported it, and the top three take 73% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $898.1M | 33% |
| Poland | $746.3M | 28% |
| Spain | $325.0M | 12% |
| United States | $203.6M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $99.8M | 3.7% |
| Romania | $78.8M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $69.2M | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $58.8M | 2.2% |
| Croatia | $53.4M | 2% |
| Serbia | $27.2M | 1% |
| Belgium | $19.6M | 0.7% |
| Austria | $14.7M | 0.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $4.86 per kg and Hungary $3.17 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 0103.91: Swine: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg. HS 0103 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most live pigs (under 50kg)?
Denmark exported $1.59 billion in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (21%) and Canada (8%). In all, 41 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most live pigs (under 50kg)?
Germany imported $898.1 million in 2024, 33% of world imports, ahead of Poland (28%) and Spain (12%). The top three importers together take 73%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in live pigs (under 50kg)?
It was worth $2.69 billion in 2024, about 754.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 41 countries reported exports and 75 reported imports.
What is the average price of live pigs (under 50kg) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $4.86 per kg and Hungary $3.17 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 pigs (under 50kg)?
The HS code for live pigs (under 50kg) is subheading 0103.91, 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 0103 page.
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