Preserved beef imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of preserved beef by the United States reached $13.1 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 181 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $13.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 453 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 373 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 355 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 302 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 449 t |
Where the United States imports preserved beef from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $9.8M | 75% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 16% |
| Costa Rica | $543K | 4.1% |
| Uruguay | $391K | 3% |
| New Zealand | $115K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.5% |
| Panama | $38K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.37 per kg, 37% below the world average of $10.09, 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.
Preserved beef exports from the United States
Exports of preserved beef by the United States reached $5.1 million in 2024 (338 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Bahamas (29%), Canada (25%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $1.5M | 29% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 25% |
| Germany | $382K | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $360K | 7% |
| Dominican Republic | $269K | 5.2% |
| Cayman Isds | $252K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $217K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $183K | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $140K | 2.7% |
| French Polynesia | $106K | 2.1% |
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 0210.20: Meat: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals.
Common questions
What is the value of preserved beef imported by the United States?
The United States imported preserved beef worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 181 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply preserved beef to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Canada (16%) and Costa Rica (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of preserved beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.37 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $10.09 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 preserved beef to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2023 at $16.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export preserved beef?
Yes. The United States exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, Canada and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for preserved beef?
The HS code for preserved beef is subheading 0210.20. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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