Unworked bones imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unworked bones by the United States reached $34.0 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 117 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $34.0M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 10.8K t |
Where the United States imports unworked bones from
The largest suppliers were Australia (46%), Netherlands (13%), Canada (10%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $15.7M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 13% |
| Canada | $3.3M | 9.7% |
| New Zealand | $3.2M | 9.5% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $953K | 2.8% |
| France | $835K | 2.5% |
| Nicaragua | $731K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $557K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 547% above the world average of $0.34. 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.
Unworked bones exports from the United States
The United States exported $33.3 million of unworked bones in 2024 (45.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. Most of it went to Japan (30%), France (20%), Vietnam (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $10.0M | 30% |
| France | $6.7M | 20% |
| Vietnam | $6.2M | 19% |
| Ecuador | $3.6M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $3.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $124K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $84K | 0.3% |
| Colombia | $66K | 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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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 0506.90: Animal products: bones and horn-cores and powder or waste of such, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (not cut to shape), or treated with acid or degelatinised, n.e.c. in heading no. 0506.
Common questions
What is the value of unworked bones imported by the United States?
The United States imported unworked bones worth $34.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 117 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply unworked bones to the United States?
Australia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of unworked bones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 547% above the world average of $0.34 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 unworked bones to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $34.0 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export unworked bones?
Yes. The United States exported $33.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, France and Vietnam. That compares with imports of $34.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for unworked bones?
The HS code for unworked bones is subheading 0506.90. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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