Venison and wild game imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of venison and wild game by the United States reached $59.0 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. That is 15% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $51.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $51.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $48.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $51.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $63.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $55.0M | 8.3K t |
Where the United States imports venison and wild game from
New Zealand alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $42.6M | 72% |
| China | $4.9M | 8.3% |
| Vietnam | $3.7M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 4.9% |
| Australia | $367K | 0.6% |
| Ecuador | $352K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $268K | 0.5% |
| Peru | $259K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $87K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.19 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Venison and wild game exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported venison and wild game worth $15.4 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Cayman Isds (25%), Dominican Republic (21%), Tonga (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cayman Isds | $3.9M | 25% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.3M | 21% |
| Tonga | $2.5M | 16% |
| Suriname | $652K | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $616K | 4% |
| Chile | $530K | 3.4% |
| Costa Rica | $500K | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $434K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $292K | 1.9% |
| Panama | $255K | 1.7% |
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 0208.90: Meat and edible meat offal: n.e.c. in chapter 2, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of venison and wild game imported by the United States?
The United States imported venison and wild game worth $59.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 169 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply venison and wild game to the United States?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($42.6 million), followed by China (8%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of venison and wild game per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.19 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $7.83 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 venison and wild game to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.0 million in 2017 to $59.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $63.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export venison and wild game?
Yes. The United States exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cayman Isds, the Dominican Republic and Tonga. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $43.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for venison and wild game?
The HS code for venison and wild game is subheading 0208.90. 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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