Prepared meat (other species) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $7.7 million of prepared meat (other species) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.7 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 | $7.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 716 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
Where the United States exports prepared meat (other species) to
Most of it went to Dominican Republic (22%), Hong Kong (19%), Philippines (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+774% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $1.7M | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 19% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 15% |
| Bahamas | $870K | 11% |
| Canada | $534K | 6.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $481K | 6.2% |
| Cayman Isds | $339K | 4.4% |
| Belize | $242K | 3.1% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $159K | 2.1% |
| Panama | $158K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.93 per kg, 54% above the world average of $3.86. 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 meat (other species) imports to the United States
The United States imported $5.9 million of prepared meat (other species) in 2024 (618 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 52% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 33% |
| Canada | $372K | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $123K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $122K | 2.1% |
| Croatia | $106K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $84K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $51K | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | $22K | 0.4% |
| Colombia | $13K | 0.2% |
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 1602.90: Meat preparations: of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meat (other species) exported by the United States?
The United States exported prepared meat (other species) worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 112 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared meat (other species) from the United States?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (19%) and the Philippines (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared meat (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.93 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $3.86 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 prepared meat (other species) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $9.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import prepared meat (other species)?
Yes. The United States imported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Australia and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meat (other species)?
The HS code for prepared meat (other species) is subheading 1602.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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