Live horses (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live horses (other) by the United States reached $559.8 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 138 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $559.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $475.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $562.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $561.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $358.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $404.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $383.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $323.0M | 16.6K t |
Where the United States imports live horses (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), Netherlands (17%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $188.5M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $97.8M | 18% |
| Belgium | $70.2M | 13% |
| Ireland | $60.1M | 11% |
| Canada | $46.6M | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $27.7M | 5% |
| Australia | $12.4M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $8.8M | 1.6% |
| France | $7.2M | 1.3% |
| Argentina | $6.8M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.28 per kg, 35% above the world average of $41.61. 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.
Live horses (other) exports from the United States
Exports of live horses (other) by the United States reached $118.6 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. Most of it went to Canada (34%), Mexico (23%), Japan (17%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+758% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $40.4M | 34% |
| Mexico | $27.2M | 23% |
| Japan | $19.9M | 17% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $1.6M | 1.3% |
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 0101.29: Horses: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals.
Common questions
What is the value of live horses (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported live horses (other) worth $559.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 138 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply live horses (other) to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($188.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of live horses (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.28 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $41.61 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 horses (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $323.0 million in 2017 to $559.8 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $562.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export live horses (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $118.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $441.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for live horses (other)?
The HS code for live horses (other) is subheading 0101.29. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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