Unworked bones trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unworked bones was worth $225.6 million in 2024, about 672.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% 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 | $225.6M | 672.2K t |
| 2023 | $295.5M | 806.0K t |
| 2022 | $350.5M | 886.4K t |
| 2021 | $287.8M | 871.0K t |
| 2020 | $253.8M | 836.0K t |
| 2019 | $253.4M | 858.3K t |
| 2018 | $257.6M | 811.6K t |
| 2017 | $340.8M | 1.01M t |
Top unworked bones exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (15%), Germany (9%) and Australia (8%). 92 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 32%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $33.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $20.1M | 8.9% |
| Australia | $18.1M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $18.1M | 8% |
| Spain | $15.6M | 6.9% |
| France | $14.8M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $14.2M | 6.3% |
| New Zealand | $11.2M | 5% |
| Ireland | $9.4M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $8.8M | 3.9% |
| Austria | $7.6M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $5.3M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Japan and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 117 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.0M | 15% |
| Japan | $27.5M | 12% |
| France | $25.5M | 11% |
| China | $18.5M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $17.5M | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $17.0M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $9.3M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $8.0M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $7.0M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $6.7M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $6.7M | 3% |
| Austria | $5.1M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $2.63 per kg and Germany $0.12 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 0506.90: Animal products: bones and horn-cores and powder or waste of such, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (not cut to shape), or treated with acid or degelatinised, n.e.c. in heading no. 0506. HS 0506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unworked bones?
The United States exported $33.3 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Germany (9%) and Australia (8%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unworked bones?
The United States imported $34.0 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Japan (12%) and France (11%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unworked bones?
It was worth $225.6 million in 2024, about 672.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $350.5 million. 92 countries reported exports and 117 reported imports.
What is the average price of unworked bones per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $2.63 per kg and Germany $0.12 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 unworked bones?
The HS code for unworked bones is subheading 0506.90, 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 0506 page.
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