🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of other live animals: 2024 trade data
Imports of other live animals by the United Kingdom reached $59.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of other live animals by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $53.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $59.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $53.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $54.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $50.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $36.8M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other live animals from
The largest suppliers were Mauritius (19%), Netherlands (17%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | $11.1M | 19% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $10.4M | 17% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.3M | 12% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.5M | 9.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $4.4M | 7.4% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $4.3M | 7.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $3.8M | 6.4% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $3.1M | 5.2% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $829K | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | $769K | 1.3% |
Types of other live animals under HS 0106
| 0106.11 | Mammals: live, primates | 27% |
| 0106.49 | Insects: live, other than bees | 24% |
| 0106.19 | Mammals: live, other than primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea): manatees, dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia)… | 21% |
| 0106.90 | Animals: live, n.e.c. in chapter 01, other than mammals, reptiles, birds and insects | 15% |
| 0106.41 | Insects: live, bees | 7.2% |
| 0106.39 | Birds: live, other than birds of prey, Psittaciformes, ostriches and emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) | 2.6% |
| 0106.20 | Reptiles: live (including snakes and turtles) | 2.1% |
| 0106.14 | Mammals: live, rabbits and hares | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0106.
Average import price of other live animals
The average declared value was about $43.04 per kg, 247% above the world average of $12.42. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports other live animals
The United Kingdom exported $38.1 million of other live animals in 2024 (642 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (24%), United Arab Emirates (22%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $9.0M | 24% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $8.3M | 22% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.4M | 14% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.9M | 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.0M | 5.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.0M | 5.2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $955K | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $722K | 1.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $411K | 1.1% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0106: Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01.
Other live animals trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of other live animals imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other live animals worth $59.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import other live animals from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Mauritius (19%), Netherlands (17%), United States (12%).
What is the average import price of other live animals in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $43.04 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $12.42 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export other live animals?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported other live animals worth $38.1 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United States.
What is the HS code for other live animals?
Other live animals falls under HS heading 0106 (Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading other live animals with the United Kingdom?
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