Live pigs (50kg and over) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported live pigs (50kg and over) worth $2.0 million (929 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.1 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 | $2.0M | 929 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 966 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 923 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
Where the United States exports live pigs (50kg and over) to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (29%), Mexico (25%), Colombia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $599K | 29% |
| Mexico | $507K | 25% |
| Colombia | $336K | 16% |
| Ecuador | $265K | 13% |
| Chile | $81K | 4% |
| Brazil | $73K | 3.6% |
| Costa Rica | $52K | 2.6% |
| Guatemala | $37K | 1.8% |
| Panama | $32K | 1.6% |
| El Salvador | $17K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live pigs (50kg and over) imports to the United States
The United States imported $350.9 million of live pigs (50kg and over) in 2024 (180.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 72 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $350.9M | 100% |
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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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 0103.92: Swine: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing 50kg or more.
Common questions
What is the value of live pigs (50kg and over) exported by the United States?
The United States exported live pigs (50kg and over) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 929 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 43 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy live pigs (50kg and over) from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($599 thousand), followed by Mexico (25%) and Colombia (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average export price of live pigs (50kg and over) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.98 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 live pigs (50kg and over) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2020 at $5.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import live pigs (50kg and over)?
Yes. The United States imported $350.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada. That compares with exports of $2.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for live pigs (50kg and over)?
The HS code for live pigs (50kg and over) is subheading 0103.92. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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