🇺🇸 United States imports of animal waste and byproducts: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported animal waste and byproducts worth $792.5 million (283.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 194 countries for imports of this product. That is 3% less than in 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 | $792.5M | 283.7K t |
| 2023 | $817.3M | 271.2K t |
| 2022 | $818.7M | 317.4K t |
| 2021 | $742.3M | 295.2K t |
| 2020 | $638.4M | 264.0K t |
| 2019 | $540.6M | 242.8K t |
| 2018 | $527.2M | 260.0K t |
| 2017 | $493.1M | 253.4K t |
Where the United States imports animal waste and byproducts from
The largest suppliers were Canada (18%), Brazil (16%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $140.8M | 18% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $130.1M | 16% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $95.6M | 12% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $79.1M | 10% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $46.0M | 5.8% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $46.0M | 5.8% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $34.3M | 4.3% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $25.3M | 3.2% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $20.6M | 2.6% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $18.3M | 2.3% |
Types of animal waste and byproducts under HS 0511
| 0511.99 | Animal products: n.e.c. in chapter 5 | 82% |
| 0511.91 | Animal products: of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption | 13% |
| 0511.10 | Animal products: bovine semen | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
Average import price of animal waste and byproducts
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 158% above the world average of $1.08. 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 States also exports animal waste and byproducts
The United States exported $515.5 million of animal waste and byproducts in 2024 (91.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 170 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (16%), China (11%), Mexico (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $83.4M | 16% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $58.4M | 11% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $30.4M | 5.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $25.2M | 4.9% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $23.6M | 4.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $23.1M | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $22.5M | 4.4% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $16.3M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $15.6M | 3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $12.8M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 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 States: questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts imported by the United States?
The United States imported animal waste and byproducts worth $792.5 million in 2024 (283.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import animal waste and byproducts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (18%), Brazil (16%), China (12%).
What is the average import price of animal waste and byproducts in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.08 per kg.
Does the United States export animal waste and byproducts?
Yes. The United States exported animal waste and byproducts worth $515.5 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, China, Mexico.
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 States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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