Meat meal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in meat meal was worth $3.09 billion in 2024, about 5.07 million tonnes. That is an increase of 56% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $3.09B | 5.07M t |
| 2023 | $3.57B | 4.86M t |
| 2022 | $3.46B | 4.69M t |
| 2021 | $3.04B | 4.83M t |
| 2020 | $2.51B | 4.90M t |
| 2019 | $2.46B | 5.47M t |
| 2018 | $2.33B | 4.49M t |
| 2017 | $1.98B | 3.83M t |
Top meat meal exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Australia and Germany. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 90 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $871.0M | 28% |
| Australia | $205.4M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $188.1M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $187.8M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $182.5M | 5.9% |
| Brazil | $177.0M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $173.9M | 5.6% |
| France | $155.6M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $120.1M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $103.6M | 3.4% |
| New Zealand | $95.5M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $80.7M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 146 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $422.9M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $301.6M | 9.8% |
| China | $256.8M | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $184.6M | 6% |
| Philippines | $151.0M | 4.9% |
| France | $137.0M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $132.3M | 4.3% |
| Chile | $113.1M | 3.7% |
| United States | $100.5M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $87.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $83.9M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $76.1M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.81 per kg and Germany $0.45 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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The shipment records behind Meat meal (HS 2301.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2301.10: Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves. HS 2301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most meat meal?
The United States exported $871.0 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Australia (7%) and Germany (6%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most meat meal?
Vietnam imported $422.9 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (10%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in meat meal?
It was worth $3.09 billion in 2024, about 5.07 million tonnes. That is an increase of 56% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.57 billion. 90 countries reported exports and 146 reported imports.
What is the average price of meat meal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.81 per kg and Germany $0.45 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 meal?
The HS code for meat meal is subheading 2301.10, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2301 page.
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