Pure-bred breeding pigs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pure-bred breeding pigs was worth $212.4 million in 2024, about 47.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $212.4M | 47.9K t |
| 2023 | $252.0M | 44.9K t |
| 2022 | $207.0M | 42.6K t |
| 2021 | $300.6M | 51.0K t |
| 2020 | $404.7M | 50.2K t |
| 2019 | $293.4M | 59.9K t |
| 2018 | $226.0M | 53.2K t |
| 2017 | $196.3M | 43.2K t |
Top pure-bred breeding pigs exporting countries
Denmark is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and the United States. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 49 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $61.4M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $27.1M | 13% |
| United States | $24.2M | 11% |
| France | $18.0M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $15.1M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 6.2% |
| Thailand | $11.8M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $10.8M | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $4.9M | 2.3% |
| Norway | $3.8M | 1.8% |
| Hungary | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $2.9M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Spain is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Poland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 97 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $27.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $27.2M | 13% |
| Poland | $13.2M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $11.8M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $11.6M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $11.2M | 5.3% |
| Romania | $9.3M | 4.4% |
| China | $8.3M | 3.9% |
| Myanmar | $7.8M | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $7.1M | 3.4% |
| Ukraine | $5.3M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $4.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $14.52 per kg and Thailand $1.72 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 0103.10: Swine: live, pure-bred breeding animals. HS 0103 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pure-bred breeding pigs?
Denmark exported $61.4 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (13%) and the United States (11%). In all, 49 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pure-bred breeding pigs?
Spain imported $27.5 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (13%) and Poland (6%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pure-bred breeding pigs?
It was worth $212.4 million in 2024, about 47.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $404.7 million. 49 countries reported exports and 97 reported imports.
What is the average price of pure-bred breeding pigs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $14.52 per kg and Thailand $1.72 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 pigs?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding pigs is subheading 0103.10, 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 0103 page.
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