Plant materials for feed trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plant materials for feed was worth $1.07 billion in 2024, about 3.78 million tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $1.07B | 3.78M t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 3.75M t |
| 2022 | $1.16B | 3.56M t |
| 2021 | $1.12B | 4.12M t |
| 2020 | $1.02B | 4.12M t |
| 2019 | $1.14B | 4.37M t |
| 2018 | $1.20B | 4.37M t |
| 2017 | $1.11B | 4.72M t |
Top plant materials for feed exporting countries
Argentina is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Germany. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 118 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $305.1M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $83.3M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $70.7M | 6.6% |
| United States | $64.8M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $60.2M | 5.6% |
| China | $40.2M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $36.3M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $36.0M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $27.9M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $27.3M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $22.9M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $20.4M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United Kingdom is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Ireland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 158 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $126.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $119.2M | 11% |
| Ireland | $101.9M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $82.7M | 7.7% |
| Denmark | $57.2M | 5.4% |
| United States | $56.7M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $49.0M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $44.1M | 4.1% |
| China | $42.9M | 4% |
| Japan | $41.4M | 3.9% |
| France | $35.3M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $31.0M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.85 per kg and Russia $0.11 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 2308: Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and bi-products; whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included. HS 2308 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plant materials for feed?
Argentina exported $305.1 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (8%) and Germany (7%). In all, 118 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plant materials for feed?
The United Kingdom imported $126.5 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and Ireland (10%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plant materials for feed?
It was worth $1.07 billion in 2024, about 3.78 million tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.29 billion. 118 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of plant materials for feed per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.85 per kg and Russia $0.11 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 plant materials for feed?
The HS code for plant materials for feed is heading 2308, 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 2308 page.
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