Live Animals
U.S. Live Animals Exports in 2023
Total Export Value
$1.12 Billion
Total Volume
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3-Year Average
$1.16 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2% (2014-2023)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Canada | $518.13 Million |
| Mexico | $137.53 Million |
| European Union | $70.42 Million |
| Japan | $45.8 Million |
| Indonesia | $34.23 Million |
| China | $31.29 Million |
| Saudi Arabia | $30.1 Million |
| South Korea | $25.92 Million |
| Philippines | $23.96 Million |
| Thailand | $21.78 Million |
Data and Analysis
Türkiye is the second largest cattle importing country after the United States, with imports valued at $1.6 billion in 2023 despite strict health and technical requirements.
After the 2023 outbreak of bluetongue disease in Europe, the bluetongue virus (BTV-3) has now spread to three Nordic countries. Denmark encountered the first case of bluetongue disease on August 9, Norway on September 6, and Sweden on September 12.
On October 27, 2022, FAS Jakarta published a report summarizing the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Service’s (DGLAHS)’s new requirements for importers to register fresh food of animal origin and obtain the resulting distribution license.
News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are accepting applications for new members to serve on the agricultural trade advisory committees.