UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
01 - Animals; live (HS 01)
Global exports
$26.33B
Global imports
$27.84B
Top exporter share
10.8%
Top importer share
17.3%
- In 2024, the global trade for live animals (HS2 01) saw exports total $26.3B and imports total $27.8B.
- France was the leading exporter of live animals in 2024, accounting for 10.8% of global exports.
- The United States was the largest importer, representing 17.3% of global imports in 2024.
- Canada contributed 9.2% to global exports of live animals, valued at $2.4B.
- Italy's imports of live animals reached $2.7B, making it a significant importing nation.
Global Trade Overview for Live Animals (HS2 01) in 2024
The global market for live animals (HS2 01) reached substantial figures in 2024, with total exports valued at $26.3B and total imports at $27.8B. Key exporting nations include France, which led with $2.8B (10.8% share), followed by Canada at $2.4B (9.2%), and the Netherlands also contributing $2.4B (9.2%). Other significant exporters include Denmark ($2.0B, 7.8%) and Germany ($1.6B, 6.1%).
See also: FranceCanadaNetherlands
Major Importing Nations and Key Trade Flows for Live Animals
On the import side, the United States was the largest market for live animals in 2024, importing $4.8B, which accounted for 17.3% of global imports. Italy followed with imports valued at $2.7B (9.9%). Other major importers include Germany ($1.8B, 6.5%), Saudi Arabia ($1.5B, 5.4%), and China, Hong Kong SAR ($1.5B, 5.3%). A significant trade route observed was between Canada and the United States, with $2.4B in exports.
Quick insights
- France is the top exporter (10.8% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (17.3% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 29.1%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 43.0%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Animals; live - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Animals; live - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Animals; live - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 01 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 98.2%
Animals; live - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0102 | Bovine animals; live | $10.59B | 40.2% |
| 0103 | Swine; live | $5.20B | 19.8% |
| 0101 | Horses, asses, mules and hinnie… | $3.91B | 14.9% |
| 0105 | Poultry; live, fowls of the spe… | $3.78B | 14.3% |
| 0106 | Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapte… | $1.31B | 5.0% |
| 0104 | Sheep and goats; live | $1.05B | 4.0% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0101 | Horses, asses, mules and hinnie… | 4.2% | $3.91B |
| 0106 | Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapte… | 3.8% | $1.31B |
| 0103 | Swine; live | 3.3% | $5.20B |
| 0105 | Poultry; live, fowls of the spe… | 3.3% | $3.78B |
| 0102 | Bovine animals; live | 2.4% | $10.59B |
| 0104 | Sheep and goats; live | -3.2% | $1.05B |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.0%
Animals; live - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0102 | Bovine animals; live | $11.08B | 39.8% |
| 0103 | Swine; live | $4.96B | 17.8% |
| 0101 | Horses, asses, mules and hinnie… | $4.01B | 14.4% |
| 0105 | Poultry; live, fowls of the spe… | $3.61B | 13.0% |
| 0104 | Sheep and goats; live | $2.26B | 8.1% |
| 0106 | Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapte… | $1.66B | 6.0% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0106 | Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapte… | 6.9% | $1.66B |
| 0103 | Swine; live | 4.3% | $4.96B |
| 0101 | Horses, asses, mules and hinnie… | 4.1% | $4.01B |
| 0102 | Bovine animals; live | 4.0% | $11.08B |
| 0105 | Poultry; live, fowls of the spe… | 3.8% | $3.61B |
| 0104 | Sheep and goats; live | 2.3% | $2.26B |
Explore country profiles
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Top exporters
Top trade routes
Top exporter → importer routes among the largest exporters (bounded at build-time).
| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (CAN) | USA (USA) | $2.37B | 9.0% |
| France (FRA) | Italy (ITA) | $1.48B | 5.6% |
| China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | China (CHN) | $936.58M | 3.6% |
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $929.21M | 3.5% |
| Denmark (DNK) | Germany (DEU) | $866.11M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands (NLD) | Germany (DEU) | $804.76M | 3.1% |
| Denmark (DNK) | Poland (POL) | $762.31M | 2.9% |
| Germany (DEU) | Netherlands (NLD) | $660.08M | 2.5% |
| USA (USA) | Canada (CAN) | $592.64M | 2.3% |
| Ireland (IRL) | United Kingdom (GBR) | $539.68M | 2.0% |
| China (CHN) | China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | $400.59M | 1.5% |
| France (FRA) | Spain (ESP) | $385.98M | 1.5% |
| Australia (AUS) | Indonesia (IDN) | $355.33M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands (NLD) | Belgium (BEL) | $344.34M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands (NLD) | USA (USA) | $325.66M | 1.2% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $26.33B • Imports total: $27.84B
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