Homogenised meat preparations exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $4.8 million of homogenised meat preparations in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.0 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 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 545 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 841 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 901 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 838 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
Where the United States exports homogenised meat preparations to
The largest buyer markets were Honduras (21%), Mexico (21%), Samoa (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $1.0M | 21% |
| Mexico | $993K | 21% |
| Samoa | $584K | 12% |
| Panama | $522K | 11% |
| El Salvador | $438K | 9% |
| Dominican Republic | $245K | 5.1% |
| Guatemala | $229K | 4.7% |
| Kuwait | $225K | 4.6% |
| Bahamas | $159K | 3.3% |
| Nicaragua | $154K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, close to the world average of $4.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Homogenised meat preparations imports to the United States
Imports of homogenised meat preparations by the United States reached $274 thousand in 2024 (37 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $160K | 58% |
| Italy | $86K | 32% |
| Thailand | $23K | 8.6% |
| Myanmar | $4K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Croatia | $0K | 0% |
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 1602.10: Meat preparations: homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal or blood.
Common questions
What is the value of homogenised meat preparations exported by the United States?
The United States exported homogenised meat preparations worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 89 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy homogenised meat preparations from the United States?
Honduras was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Mexico (21%) and Samoa (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average export price of homogenised meat preparations per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.45 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 homogenised meat preparations from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import homogenised meat preparations?
Yes. The United States imported $274 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, Italy and Thailand. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for homogenised meat preparations?
The HS code for homogenised meat preparations is subheading 1602.10. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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