Meat and fish meal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in meat and fish meal was worth $9.37 billion in 2024, about 9.13 million tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $9.37B | 9.13M t |
| 2023 | $9.87B | 8.63M t |
| 2022 | $9.70B | 8.71M t |
| 2021 | $8.57B | 8.67M t |
| 2020 | $7.21B | 8.42M t |
| 2019 | $7.19B | 8.98M t |
| 2018 | $7.34B | 7.94M t |
| 2017 | $6.45B | 7.17M t |
Top meat and fish meal exporting countries
Exports are led by Peru (17%), the United States (11%) and Chile (5%). 124 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 34%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $1.62B | 17% |
| United States | $1.06B | 11% |
| Chile | $495.4M | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $474.3M | 5.1% |
| Russia | $312.4M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $300.8M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $290.1M | 3.1% |
| India | $269.9M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $264.0M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $249.5M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $244.8M | 2.6% |
| Iceland | $235.0M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 35% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Norway. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 46% across 166 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.30B | 35% |
| Vietnam | $567.4M | 6.1% |
| Norway | $436.0M | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $359.4M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $297.4M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $277.3M | 3% |
| Thailand | $261.2M | 2.8% |
| United States | $234.2M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $233.9M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $233.6M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $194.4M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $184.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Chile averaged $1.94 per kg and Germany $0.60 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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves. HS 2301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most meat and fish meal?
Peru exported $1.62 billion in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by the United States (11%) and Chile (5%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most meat and fish meal?
China imported $3.30 billion in 2024, 35% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (6%) and Norway (5%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in meat and fish meal?
It was worth $9.37 billion in 2024, about 9.13 million tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $9.87 billion. 124 countries reported exports and 166 reported imports.
What is the average price of meat and fish meal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Chile averaged $1.94 per kg and Germany $0.60 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 meat and fish meal?
The HS code for meat and fish meal is heading 2301, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2301 page.
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