Preserved meat trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in preserved meat was worth $5.69 billion in 2024, about 947.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% 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 | $5.69B | 947.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.59B | 982.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.15B | 979.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.88B | 939.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.42B | 910.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.59B | 958.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.68B | 928.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.41B | 980.1K t |
Top preserved meat exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (22%), the Netherlands (15%) and Spain (15%). 134 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.26B | 22% |
| Netherlands | $859.7M | 15% |
| Spain | $847.1M | 15% |
| Brazil | $508.7M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $379.3M | 6.7% |
| United States | $301.6M | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $245.4M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $232.3M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $171.5M | 3% |
| Canada | $144.7M | 2.5% |
| France | $109.1M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $104.2M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United Kingdom is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 211 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $952.2M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $609.5M | 11% |
| France | $607.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $524.2M | 9.2% |
| United States | $411.4M | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $235.3M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $175.8M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $156.7M | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $146.2M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $124.8M | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $114.9M | 2% |
| Austria | $109.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $14.23 per kg and Thailand $2.89 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 0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal. HS 0210 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most preserved meat?
Italy exported $1.26 billion in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Spain (15%). In all, 134 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most preserved meat?
The United Kingdom imported $952.2 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (11%) and France (11%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in preserved meat?
It was worth $5.69 billion in 2024, about 947.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 134 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of preserved meat per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $14.23 per kg and Thailand $2.89 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 preserved meat?
The HS code for preserved meat is heading 0210, in chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0210 page.
How can I find preserved meat buyers and suppliers?
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