Frozen beef cuts with bone exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $965.1 million of frozen beef cuts with bone in 2024 (106.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 101 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.21 billion.
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 | $965.1M | 106.8K t |
| 2023 | $885.3M | 119.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.21B | 135.8K t |
| 2021 | $800.6M | 110.1K t |
| 2020 | $729.7M | 116.2K t |
| 2019 | $832.2M | 112.0K t |
| 2018 | $819.8M | 109.6K t |
| 2017 | $698.8M | 150.2K t |
Where the United States exports frozen beef cuts with bone to
South Korea alone took 68% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $653.1M | 68% |
| China | $164.4M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $19.2M | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $14.5M | 1.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $8.9M | 0.9% |
| Japan | $8.2M | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $8.1M | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $7.0M | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $6.7M | 0.7% |
| Philippines | $5.1M | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.04 per kg, 140% above the world average of $3.76. 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.
Frozen beef cuts with bone imports to the United States
Imports of frozen beef cuts with bone by the United States reached $72.2 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 212 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Nicaragua (28%), Mexico (24%), Canada (18%). Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | $20.1M | 28% |
| Mexico | $17.2M | 24% |
| Canada | $12.7M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 11% |
| Australia | $7.7M | 11% |
| Costa Rica | $4.4M | 6.2% |
| New Zealand | $973K | 1.4% |
| France | $453K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $213K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $203K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0202.20: Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef cuts with bone exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen beef cuts with bone worth $965.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 101 countries worldwide, with 34% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen beef cuts with bone from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($653.1 million), followed by China (17%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen beef cuts with bone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.04 per kg in 2024, 140% above the world average of $3.76 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 frozen beef cuts with bone from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $698.8 million in 2017 to $965.1 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $1.21 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen beef cuts with bone?
Yes. The United States imported $72.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Nicaragua, Mexico and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $892.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef cuts with bone?
The HS code for frozen beef cuts with bone is subheading 0202.20. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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