Beef carcasses imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $35.0 million of beef carcasses in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $35.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $28.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 4.0K t |
Where the United States imports beef carcasses from
Canada alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $31.7M | 91% |
| France | $2.2M | 6.2% |
| Nicaragua | $810K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $273K | 0.8% |
| Bermuda | $10K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.85 per kg, 46% above the world average of $5.39. 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.
Beef carcasses exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported beef carcasses worth $3.9 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Mexico alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.2M | 56% |
| Cayman Isds | $930K | 24% |
| Panama | $167K | 4.3% |
| Haiti | $150K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $116K | 3% |
| Bahamas | $80K | 2% |
| Chile | $73K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 1.5% |
| Guatemala | $54K | 1.4% |
| Bermuda | $31K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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 0201.10: Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of beef carcasses imported by the United States?
The United States imported beef carcasses worth $35.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply beef carcasses to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by France (6%) and Nicaragua (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of beef carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.85 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $5.39 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of beef carcasses to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $35.0 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export beef carcasses?
Yes. The United States exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Cayman Isds and Panama. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for beef carcasses?
The HS code for beef carcasses is subheading 0201.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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