Bovine and ovine fat exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $20.5 million of bovine and ovine fat in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 70% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $227.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $68.5M | 38.7K t |
| 2022 | $225.3M | 122.9K t |
| 2021 | $227.3M | 177.1K t |
| 2020 | $174.9M | 185.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
Where the United States exports bovine and ovine fat to
One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $10.7M | 52% |
| Singapore | $8.7M | 42% |
| Israel | $691K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $301K | 1.5% |
| Bahamas | $144K | 0.7% |
| Costa Rica | $30K | 0.2% |
| China | $14K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $7K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 49% above the world average of $1.26. 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.
Bovine and ovine fat imports to the United States
The United States imported $14.6 million of bovine and ovine fat in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 127 countries for imports of this product. Malaysia alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $12.5M | 86% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 10% |
| Chile | $413K | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $98K | 0.7% |
| New Zealand | $77K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $67K | 0.5% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
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 1502.90: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats: excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503.
Common questions
What is the value of bovine and ovine fat exported by the United States?
The United States exported bovine and ovine fat worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 85 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries buy bovine and ovine fat from the United States?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Singapore (42%) and Israel (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of bovine and ovine fat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $1.26 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 exports of bovine and ovine fat from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 895%. The peak was 2021 at $227.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import bovine and ovine fat?
Yes. The United States imported $14.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Australia and Chile. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bovine and ovine fat?
The HS code for bovine and ovine fat is subheading 1502.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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