Beef cuts with bone imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported beef cuts with bone worth $1.05 billion (123.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $1.05B | 123.5K t |
| 2023 | $984.2M | 122.4K t |
| 2022 | $887.0M | 125.9K t |
| 2021 | $990.3M | 123.0K t |
| 2020 | $728.7M | 117.0K t |
| 2019 | $583.4M | 105.3K t |
| 2018 | $555.3M | 98.4K t |
| 2017 | $509.1M | 89.6K t |
Where the United States imports beef cuts with bone from
Mexico alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $604.9M | 58% |
| Canada | $401.9M | 38% |
| Australia | $24.8M | 2.4% |
| Nicaragua | $9.4M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $1.4M | 0.1% |
| Japan | $250K | 0% |
| France | $65K | 0% |
| Ireland | $21K | 0% |
| Samoa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.48 per kg, 31% above the world average of $6.48. 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 cuts with bone exports from the United States
The United States exported $348.5 million of beef cuts with bone in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 95 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (31%), South Korea (31%), Mexico (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $108.0M | 31% |
| South Korea | $106.6M | 31% |
| Mexico | $46.9M | 14% |
| Japan | $16.3M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $10.3M | 3% |
| Israel | $6.8M | 2% |
| China | $6.6M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $6.5M | 1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.6M | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4.5M | 1.3% |
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 0201.20: Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of beef cuts with bone imported by the United States?
The United States imported beef cuts with bone worth $1.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 123.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 178 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply beef cuts with bone to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($604.9 million), followed by Canada (38%) and Australia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of beef cuts with bone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.48 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $6.48 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 cuts with bone to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $509.1 million in 2017 to $1.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export beef cuts with bone?
Yes. The United States exported $348.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, South Korea and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $698.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for beef cuts with bone?
The HS code for beef cuts with bone is subheading 0201.20. 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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