Pure-bred breeding horses exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pure-bred breeding horses by the United States reached $177.5 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 101 countries for exports of this product. That is 26% more than in 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 | $177.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $140.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $158.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $150.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $158.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $181.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $193.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $206.8M | 8.1K t |
Where the United States exports pure-bred breeding horses to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (26%), Ireland (15%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+856% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $46.0M | 26% |
| Ireland | $26.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $25.5M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.9M | 9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.5M | 8.2% |
| France | $9.1M | 5.1% |
| New Zealand | $7.8M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $5.7M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $3.8M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $83.99 per kg, close to the world average of $73.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure-bred breeding horses imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported pure-bred breeding horses worth $158.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 134 countries. Most of the value came from Ireland (33%), United Kingdom (31%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+599% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $52.9M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $49.6M | 31% |
| France | $17.9M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $7.0M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $6.0M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| Chile | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 1.1% |
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 0101.21: Horses: live, pure-bred breeding animals.
Common questions
What is the value of pure-bred breeding horses exported by the United States?
The United States exported pure-bred breeding horses worth $177.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 101 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure-bred breeding horses from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($46.0 million), followed by Ireland (15%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure-bred breeding horses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $83.99 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $73.39 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 horses from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $206.8 million in 2017 to $177.5 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $206.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import pure-bred breeding horses?
Yes. The United States imported $158.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, the United Kingdom and France. That compares with exports of $177.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pure-bred breeding horses?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding horses is subheading 0101.21. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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