Pure-bred breeding cattle trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pure-bred breeding cattle was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 312.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $1.21B | 312.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.25B | 292.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.31B | 341.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.41B | 395.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.31B | 352.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 321.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.16B | 287.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 310.4K t |
Top pure-bred breeding cattle exporting countries
Exports are led by Bulgaria (13%), Germany (10%) and France (9%). 79 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 32%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $159.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $117.3M | 9.7% |
| France | $104.6M | 8.7% |
| Denmark | $102.9M | 8.5% |
| Austria | $68.5M | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $67.1M | 5.6% |
| Hungary | $59.0M | 4.9% |
| United States | $57.3M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $53.3M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $52.5M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $40.9M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $36.4M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Turkey is the biggest buyer with 34% of world imports, ahead of Italy and Morocco. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 46% across 130 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $415.4M | 34% |
| Italy | $87.3M | 7.2% |
| Morocco | $46.8M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $45.6M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $40.4M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $40.1M | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $36.8M | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $34.9M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $31.1M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $26.6M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $24.2M | 2% |
| Uzbekistan | $22.0M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $5.64 per kg and the Czech Republic $3.18 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 0102.21: Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals. HS 0102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pure-bred breeding cattle?
Bulgaria exported $159.1 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and France (9%). In all, 79 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pure-bred breeding cattle?
Turkey imported $415.4 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of Italy (7%) and Morocco (4%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pure-bred breeding cattle?
It was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 312.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.41 billion. 79 countries reported exports and 130 reported imports.
What is the average price of pure-bred breeding cattle per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $5.64 per kg and the Czech Republic $3.18 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 pure-bred breeding cattle?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle is subheading 0102.21, 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 0102 page.
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