Dairy, Livestock and Poultry

U.S. Dairy, Livestock and Poultry Exports in 2024

Total Export Value
$35.66 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
10.52 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$36.01 Billion
Compound Average Growth
3.6% (2015-2024)
Market Total Value (USD)
Mexico $8.23 Billion
China $4.26 Billion
Canada $4.23 Billion
Japan $3.78 Billion
South Korea $3.44 Billion
Taiwan $1.12 Billion
Philippines $833.65 Million
Dominican Republic $666.14 Million
European Union $649.65 Million
Colombia $597.44 Million
Dairy, Livestock and Poultry Export Markets 2015 - 2024
Annual Dairy, Livestock and Poultry Exports 2015 - 2024

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Data and Analysis

On March 14, 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Integration announced the second stage of 2025 meat and poultry quotas by HS code for historic suppliers (i.e., importers).
On March 27, 2025, The People’s Republic of China (China’s) National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard for Cream, Butter, and Anhydrous Milk Fat (GB 19646-2025).
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have negotiated new conditions for the importation of U.S. natural casings from the United States to Canada.

News and Features

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Jan. 30, 2025.
SIAL Paris is a biennial international food trade show and is one of the largest food innovation exhibitions in the world. SIAL Paris serves as a platform where producers, distributors, restaurateurs, and importers-exporters can explore the latest trends, products, and innovations in the food sector; sample the latest products; engage in discussions; and make new connections.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees.