Live bovines (other species) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported live bovines (other species) worth $22.3 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 80 countries for imports of this product. That is 71% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $77.4 million.
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 | $22.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $77.4M | 23.4K t |
| 2022 | $48.0M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $55.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 635 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 571 t |
| 2018 | $9K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $774K | 282 t |
Where the United States imports live bovines (other species) from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $22.2M | 100% |
| Canada | $64K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live bovines (other species) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported live bovines (other species) worth $1.8 million (478 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.3M | 73% |
| Mexico | $421K | 23% |
| Bermuda | $37K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $20K | 1.1% |
| India | $15K | 0.8% |
| Bahamas | $5K | 0.3% |
| Guatemala | $1K | 0.1% |
| Honduras | $1K | 0.1% |
| Samoa | $0K | 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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0102.90: Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo.
Common questions
What is the value of live bovines (other species) imported by the United States?
The United States imported live bovines (other species) worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 80 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply live bovines (other species) to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by Canada (0%) and Angola (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of live bovines (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.45 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 imports of live bovines (other species) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $774 thousand in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $77.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export live bovines (other species)?
Yes. The United States exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Bermuda. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for live bovines (other species)?
The HS code for live bovines (other species) is subheading 0102.90. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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