Poultry feathers and down trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in poultry feathers and down was worth $144.3 million in 2024, about 272.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 24% 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 | $144.3M | 272.8K t |
| 2023 | $190.9M | 313.1K t |
| 2022 | $212.3M | 321.6K t |
| 2021 | $179.0M | 285.4K t |
| 2020 | $143.8M | 296.7K t |
| 2019 | $160.6M | 293.4K t |
| 2018 | $190.6M | 302.8K t |
| 2017 | $152.6M | 271.0K t |
Top poultry feathers and down exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by China and the Netherlands. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 70 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $50.8M | 35% |
| China | $24.2M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 6.3% |
| Argentina | $9.1M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $6.8M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $4.3M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $3.1M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $2.4M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 32% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and Myanmar. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 63% across 106 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $45.7M | 32% |
| Indonesia | $36.2M | 25% |
| Myanmar | $9.4M | 6.5% |
| China | $7.9M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 4.3% |
| Greece | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Chile | $2.8M | 2% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 1.9% |
| Honduras | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| France | $2.5M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $38.94 per kg and the United States $0.34 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 0505.90: Animal products: skins and other parts of birds, feathers and down (not for stuffing), powder and waste of such, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation. HS 0505 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most poultry feathers and down?
The United States exported $50.8 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and the Netherlands (6%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most poultry feathers and down?
Vietnam imported $45.7 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (25%) and Myanmar (7%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in poultry feathers and down?
It was worth $144.3 million in 2024, about 272.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $212.3 million. 70 countries reported exports and 106 reported imports.
What is the average price of poultry feathers and down per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $38.94 per kg and the United States $0.34 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 poultry feathers and down?
The HS code for poultry feathers and down is subheading 0505.90, in chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0505 page.
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