Other live animals trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other live animals was worth $1.80 billion in 2024, about 145.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% 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 | $1.80B | 145.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.76B | 100.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.66B | 145.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.65B | 108.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.29B | 84.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.25B | 90.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.48B | 95.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.42B | 200.8K t |
Top other live animals exporting countries
Exports are led by the Netherlands (12%), the United States (7%) and Cambodia (7%). 190 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 26%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $210.8M | 12% |
| United States | $129.8M | 7.2% |
| Cambodia | $126.7M | 7% |
| Mauritius | $114.8M | 6.4% |
| Sudan | $107.3M | 6% |
| Belgium | $97.9M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $88.4M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $81.2M | 4.5% |
| Somalia | $80.7M | 4.5% |
| France | $79.0M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $73.0M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $53.9M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Saudi Arabia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 197 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $325.4M | 18% |
| Canada | $148.7M | 8.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $132.7M | 7.4% |
| Egypt | $102.0M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $92.1M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $90.9M | 5% |
| Germany | $89.9M | 5% |
| Spain | $68.9M | 3.8% |
| France | $67.6M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $65.9M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $59.6M | 3.3% |
| China | $59.3M | 3.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Cambodia averaged $3,170.61 per kg and the United States $18.43 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 0106: Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01. HS 0106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other live animals?
The Netherlands exported $210.8 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by the United States (7%) and Cambodia (7%). In all, 190 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other live animals?
The United States imported $325.4 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Canada (8%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other live animals?
It was worth $1.80 billion in 2024, about 145.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 190 countries reported exports and 197 reported imports.
What is the average price of other live animals per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Cambodia averaged $3,170.61 per kg and the United States $18.43 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 other live animals?
The HS code for other live animals is heading 0106, 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 0106 page.
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