Dairy, Livestock and Poultry
U.S. Dairy, Livestock and Poultry Exports in 2022
Total Export Value
$37.88 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
11 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$33.6 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2.6% (2013-2022)
Top 10 Markets for Dairy, Livestock and Poultry in 2022
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.22 Billion |
| China | $5.93 Billion |
| Japan | $4.48 Billion |
| South Korea | $4.05 Billion |
| Canada | $4 Billion |
| Taiwan | $1.21 Billion |
| Philippines | $1.12 Billion |
| European Union | $682.74 Million |
| Indonesia | $622.99 Million |
| Dominican Republic | $577.69 Million |
Data and Analysis
Since reaching peak numbers in 2016, the New Zealand national cattle herd has been gradually declining, and this is expected to continue in 2024.
Brazil’s Executive Management Committee (Gecex) of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex) increased import tariffs for three dairy products and reversed the unilateral 10% reduction in the Common External Tariff (CET) for 29 other dairy products.
Both EU beef and pork production are trending down to record lows in 2023 and 2024.
News and Features
As fall approaches, September celebrates the most-consumed meat in the United States: chicken. Two-thirds of U.S. chicken are raised in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas. And did you know that U.S. chicken meat is also a top agricultural export for our nation?
September 8, 2023
News Release
Statement by Sec. Vilsack on India's Tariff Reductions on U.S. Products
India has agreed to reduce tariffs on its imports of U.S. turkey, duck, cranberries and blueberries, creating new market opportunities for U.S. producers and exporters in the world’s most populous nation.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Santiago, Chile.