Rabbit and hare meat imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rabbit and hare meat by the United States reached $9.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 101 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $9.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States imports rabbit and hare meat from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Hungary (19%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 26% |
| Hungary | $1.8M | 19% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 19% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 11% |
| France | $806K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $743K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $714K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, close to the world average of $5.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rabbit and hare meat exports from the United States
The United States exported $269 thousand of rabbit and hare meat in 2024 (174 tonnes). Most of it went to Mexico (42%), Dominican Republic (22%), Trinidad and Tobago (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $114K | 42% |
| Dominican Republic | $59K | 22% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $28K | 11% |
| Singapore | $28K | 10% |
| Philippines | $24K | 9% |
| Bermuda | $8K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $5K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 1.2% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $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 0208.10: Meat and edible meat offal: of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of rabbit and hare meat imported by the United States?
The United States imported rabbit and hare meat worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 101 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rabbit and hare meat to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Hungary (19%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of rabbit and hare meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $5.51 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 rabbit and hare meat to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export rabbit and hare meat?
Yes. The United States exported $269 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rabbit and hare meat?
The HS code for rabbit and hare meat is subheading 0208.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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