Pure-bred breeding horses trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pure-bred breeding horses was worth $1.52 billion in 2024, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $1.52B | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.52B | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.41B | 213.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.58B | 22.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.48B | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.53B | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.49B | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.53B | 23.2K t |
Top pure-bred breeding horses exporting countries
Ireland is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and the United States. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 101 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $419.6M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $382.6M | 25% |
| United States | $177.5M | 12% |
| France | $167.3M | 11% |
| Australia | $79.9M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $58.5M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $50.3M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $40.3M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $29.4M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $16.5M | 1.1% |
| Argentina | $11.5M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $9.6M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United Kingdom is the biggest buyer with 32% of world imports, ahead of Ireland and the United States. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 61% across 134 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $484.7M | 32% |
| Ireland | $283.1M | 19% |
| United States | $158.3M | 10% |
| Japan | $92.5M | 6.1% |
| France | $78.1M | 5.1% |
| Australia | $58.1M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $53.5M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $33.6M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24.4M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23.4M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $17.3M | 1.1% |
| New Zealand | $17.3M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $73.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $186.21 per kg and the Netherlands $18.30 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 0101.21: Horses: live, pure-bred breeding animals. HS 0101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pure-bred breeding horses?
Ireland exported $419.6 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (25%) and the United States (12%). In all, 101 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pure-bred breeding horses?
The United Kingdom imported $484.7 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of Ireland (19%) and the United States (10%). The top three importers together take 61%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pure-bred breeding horses?
It was worth $1.52 billion in 2024, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.58 billion. 101 countries reported exports and 134 reported imports.
What is the average price of pure-bred breeding horses per kg?
The world average declared value was about $73.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $186.21 per kg and the Netherlands $18.30 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 horses?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding horses is subheading 0101.21, 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 0101 page.
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