Prepared liver pâté imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported prepared liver pâté worth $3.7 million (416 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 191 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.4 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 | $3.7M | 416 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 555 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 504 t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 901 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 499 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 498 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 578 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 530 t |
Where the United States imports prepared liver pâté from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.1M | 58% |
| Poland | $755K | 20% |
| Croatia | $294K | 7.9% |
| New Zealand | $201K | 5.4% |
| France | $192K | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $87K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $9K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $8K | 0.2% |
| Iceland | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.90 per kg, 53% above the world average of $5.82. 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.
Prepared liver pâté exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported prepared liver pâté worth $1.1 million (124 tonnes). Most of it went to France (40%), Canada (31%), Bahamas (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $451K | 40% |
| Canada | $344K | 31% |
| Bahamas | $87K | 7.8% |
| Cuba | $63K | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $60K | 5.3% |
| Kuwait | $41K | 3.7% |
| Bermuda | $22K | 2% |
| Cayman Isds | $19K | 1.7% |
| Panama | $11K | 1% |
| Malawi | $10K | 0.9% |
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 1602.20: Meat preparations: of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared liver pâté imported by the United States?
The United States imported prepared liver pâté worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 416 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 191 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared liver pâté to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Poland (20%) and Croatia (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared liver pâté per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.90 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $5.82 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 prepared liver pâté to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $11.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export prepared liver pâté?
Yes. The United States exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Canada and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared liver pâté?
The HS code for prepared liver pâté is subheading 1602.20. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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