Pure-bred breeding cattle exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pure-bred breeding cattle by the United States reached $57.3 million in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 79 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $101.9 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 | $57.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $76.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $90.4M | 26.5K t |
| 2021 | $91.6M | 20.9K t |
| 2020 | $70.3M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $58.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $101.9M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $71.7M | 18.7K t |
Where the United States exports pure-bred breeding cattle to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (23%), Canada (17%), Malaysia (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $13.1M | 23% |
| Canada | $10.0M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $8.0M | 14% |
| Qatar | $5.5M | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.3M | 9.3% |
| Mexico | $5.1M | 8.9% |
| Vietnam | $5.0M | 8.7% |
| Philippines | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $963K | 1.7% |
| Honduras | $737K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.64 per kg, 46% above the world average of $3.87. 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.
Pure-bred breeding cattle imports to the United States
The United States imported $18.2 million of pure-bred breeding cattle in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Canada alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.2M | 100% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $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 0102.21: Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals.
Common questions
What is the value of pure-bred breeding cattle exported by the United States?
The United States exported pure-bred breeding cattle worth $57.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 79 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure-bred breeding cattle from the United States?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Canada (17%) and Malaysia (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure-bred breeding cattle per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.64 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $3.87 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 pure-bred breeding cattle from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $71.7 million in 2017 to $57.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $101.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import pure-bred breeding cattle?
Yes. The United States imported $18.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Belgium and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle is subheading 0102.21. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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