🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of animal waste and byproducts: 2024 trade data
Imports of animal waste and byproducts by the United Kingdom reached $140.0 million in 2024 (148.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 194 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of animal waste and byproducts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140.0M | 148.3K t |
| 2023 | $146.1M | 157.6K t |
| 2022 | $144.4M | 154.2K t |
| 2021 | $157.5M | 132.0K t |
| 2020 | $117.6M | 113.9K t |
| 2019 | $107.9M | 129.4K t |
| 2018 | $119.9M | 112.1K t |
| 2017 | $117.4M | 135.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports animal waste and byproducts from
Most of the value came from Ireland (21%), Netherlands (19%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $29.2M | 21% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $26.2M | 19% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $23.1M | 17% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $16.0M | 11% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $12.6M | 9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $8.5M | 6.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $5.3M | 3.8% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $2.5M | 1.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.1M | 1.5% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $1.9M | 1.4% |
Types of animal waste and byproducts under HS 0511
| 0511.99 | Animal products: n.e.c. in chapter 5 | 65% |
| 0511.10 | Animal products: bovine semen | 21% |
| 0511.91 | Animal products: of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
Average import price of animal waste and byproducts
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports animal waste and byproducts
The United Kingdom exported $91.2 million of animal waste and byproducts in 2024 (87.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were France (27%), United States (12%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $24.6M | 27% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $11.2M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $7.2M | 7.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $5.6M | 6.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.2M | 5.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $5.0M | 5.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.9M | 5.4% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $4.8M | 5.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.1M | 4.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $3.8M | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
Animal waste and byproducts trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported animal waste and byproducts worth $140.0 million in 2024 (148.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import animal waste and byproducts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Ireland (21%), Netherlands (19%), United States (17%).
What is the average import price of animal waste and byproducts in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.08 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export animal waste and byproducts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported animal waste and byproducts worth $91.2 million in 2024, mainly to France, United States, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for animal waste and byproducts?
Animal waste and byproducts falls under HS heading 0511 (Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading animal waste and byproducts with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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