Bulk pet food exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $809.0 million of bulk pet food in 2024 (521.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $809.0M | 521.1K t |
| 2023 | $721.2M | 445.5K t |
| 2022 | $737.6M | 487.4K t |
| 2021 | $762.0M | 545.0K t |
| 2020 | $781.9M | 574.3K t |
| 2019 | $718.0M | 545.0K t |
| 2018 | $782.6M | 557.7K t |
| 2017 | $834.1M | 539.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports bulk pet food to
Most of it went to Norway (26%), Ireland (17%), Iceland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Iceland grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $211.7M | 26% |
| Ireland | $136.9M | 17% |
| Iceland | $49.0M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $42.0M | 5.2% |
| France | $36.6M | 4.5% |
| United States | $29.1M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $23.2M | 2.9% |
| Chile | $22.0M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20.1M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $16.2M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 52% above the world average of $1.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk pet food imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $588.7 million of bulk pet food in 2024 (497.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. The largest suppliers were Ireland (20%), Denmark (19%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $118.0M | 20% |
| Denmark | $109.0M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $98.1M | 17% |
| France | $65.8M | 11% |
| United States | $40.4M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $38.5M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $23.7M | 4% |
| Latvia | $13.3M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $12.4M | 2.1% |
| China | $10.3M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bulk pet food exports (HS 2309.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported bulk pet food worth $809.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 521.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 184 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy bulk pet food from the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($211.7 million), followed by Ireland (17%) and Iceland (6%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 127 buyer countries in total. Iceland grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average export price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of bulk pet food from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $834.1 million in 2017 to $809.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2017 at $834.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $768.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import bulk pet food?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $588.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Denmark and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $220.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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