Bulk pet food exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported bulk pet food worth $1.81 billion (1.63 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 184 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.81B | 1.63M t |
| 2023 | $2.04B | 1.48M t |
| 2022 | $1.96B | 1.66M t |
| 2021 | $1.80B | 1.97M t |
| 2020 | $1.73B | 1.88M t |
| 2019 | $1.61B | 1.82M t |
| 2018 | $1.80B | 2.14M t |
| 2017 | $1.81B | 2.24M t |
Where the United States exports bulk pet food to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (15%), Mexico (11%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $275.3M | 15% |
| Mexico | $191.8M | 11% |
| China | $151.6M | 8.4% |
| Thailand | $92.1M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $77.9M | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $69.1M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $54.5M | 3% |
| Philippines | $53.2M | 2.9% |
| India | $52.5M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $48.9M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk pet food imports to the United States
Imports of bulk pet food by the United States reached $1.02 billion in 2024 (554.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (22%), Indonesia (17%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $226.2M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $170.7M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $114.2M | 11% |
| France | $82.9M | 8.1% |
| China | $81.6M | 8% |
| Germany | $64.6M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $31.7M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $30.9M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $29.1M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $24.5M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bulk pet food exports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food exported by the United States?
The United States exported bulk pet food worth $1.81 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.63 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy bulk pet food from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($275.3 million), followed by Mexico (11%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 150 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average export price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bulk pet food from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.81 billion in 2017 to $1.81 billion in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2023 at $2.04 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.82 billion a year.
Does the United States also import bulk pet food?
Yes. The United States imported $1.02 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Indonesia and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $788.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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