Poultry feathers and down exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $50.8 million of poultry feathers and down in 2024 (151.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 70 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $50.8M | 151.1K t |
| 2023 | $57.4M | 161.7K t |
| 2022 | $46.9M | 100.0K t |
| 2021 | $42.6M | 88.3K t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 65.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 61.5K t |
| 2018 | $41.5M | 65.7K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 59.7K t |
Where the United States exports poultry feathers and down to
One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 50% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $25.6M | 51% |
| Vietnam | $17.8M | 35% |
| China | $2.5M | 4.9% |
| Chile | $1.5M | 3% |
| Honduras | $893K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $790K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $585K | 1.2% |
| Peru | $281K | 0.6% |
| Ecuador | $226K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $156K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 36% below the world average of $0.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Poultry feathers and down imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported poultry feathers and down worth $584 thousand (521 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $353K | 60% |
| Thailand | $74K | 13% |
| China | $64K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $14K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $11K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0.9% |
| France | $5K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.4% |
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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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 0505.90: Animal products: skins and other parts of birds, feathers and down (not for stuffing), powder and waste of such, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry feathers and down exported by the United States?
The United States exported poultry feathers and down worth $50.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 70 countries worldwide, with 35% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy poultry feathers and down from the United States?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($25.6 million), followed by Vietnam (35%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average export price of poultry feathers and down per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $0.53 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 poultry feathers and down from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $50.8 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $57.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import poultry feathers and down?
Yes. The United States imported $584 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Thailand and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $50.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry feathers and down?
The HS code for poultry feathers and down is subheading 0505.90. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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