Live primates imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live primates by the United States reached $125.5 million in 2024 (70 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 71 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $125.5M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $104.4M | 43 t |
| 2022 | $67.3M | 85 t |
| 2021 | $150.8M | 144 t |
| 2020 | $89.5M | 108 t |
| 2019 | $74.0M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $66.8M | 85 t |
| 2017 | $50.8M | 65 t |
Where the United States imports live primates from
Mauritius alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $76.0M | 61% |
| Vietnam | $42.3M | 34% |
| Philippines | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 1% |
| Barbados | $256K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $234K | 0.2% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $201K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $160K | 0.1% |
| Guyana | $70K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,794.98 per kg, close to the world average of $2,153.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live primates exports from the United States
Exports of live primates by the United States reached $3.5 million in 2024 (4 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. Canada alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.8M | 80% |
| Israel | $624K | 18% |
| El Salvador | $56K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $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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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 0106.11: Mammals: live, primates.
Common questions
What is the value of live primates imported by the United States?
The United States imported live primates worth $125.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 71 countries worldwide, with 34% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply live primates to the United States?
Mauritius was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($76.0 million), followed by Vietnam (34%) and the Philippines (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Guyana grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of live primates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,794.98 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $2,153.37 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 primates to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.8 million in 2017 to $125.5 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2021 at $150.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export live primates?
Yes. The United States exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Israel and El Salvador. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $122.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for live primates?
The HS code for live primates is subheading 0106.11. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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