Meat meal exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of meat meal by the United Kingdom reached $103.6 million in 2024 (159.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $147.6 million.
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 | $103.6M | 159.1K t |
| 2023 | $117.9M | 155.8K t |
| 2022 | $147.6M | 207.2K t |
| 2021 | $119.0M | 184.6K t |
| 2020 | $97.8M | 186.9K t |
| 2019 | $101.9M | 237.6K t |
| 2018 | $86.4M | 190.9K t |
| 2017 | $86.2M | 166.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports meat meal to
The largest buyer markets were Thailand (24%), Chile (11%), Turkey (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $24.9M | 24% |
| Chile | $11.1M | 11% |
| Turkey | $9.8M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $9.2M | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $7.6M | 7.3% |
| Cambodia | $5.9M | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $5.6M | 5.4% |
| France | $4.1M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $4.0M | 3.9% |
| United States | $3.6M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Meat meal imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported meat meal worth $21.7 million (23.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Spain (26%), France (25%), Ireland (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.7M | 27% |
| France | $5.5M | 25% |
| Ireland | $4.3M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $2.5M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $484K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $412K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $330K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $185K | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $69K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom meat meal exports (HS 2301.10): 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 2301.10: Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat meal exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported meat meal worth $103.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 159.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 90 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy meat meal from the United Kingdom?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Chile (11%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average export price of meat meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of meat meal from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $86.2 million in 2017 to $103.6 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $147.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import meat meal?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $21.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, France and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $81.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat meal?
The HS code for meat meal is subheading 2301.10. 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 2301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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