Pure-bred breeding cattle imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported pure-bred breeding cattle worth $19.2 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $58.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $58.9M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $48.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $21.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pure-bred breeding cattle from
Ireland alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $15.0M | 78% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 10% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $398K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $151K | 0.8% |
| France | $95K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $75K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $14K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, close to the world average of $3.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure-bred breeding cattle exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $706 thousand of pure-bred breeding cattle in 2024 (120 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $609K | 86% |
| Ireland | $46K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $33K | 4.6% |
| Latvia | $18K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pure-bred breeding cattle imports (HS 0102.21): 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 0102.21: Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals.
Common questions
What is the value of pure-bred breeding cattle imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pure-bred breeding cattle worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 130 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure-bred breeding cattle to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Denmark (10%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure-bred breeding cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure-bred breeding cattle to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $58.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pure-bred breeding cattle?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $706 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Ireland and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle is subheading 0102.21. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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