
U.S. Animal Food (Except Dog And Cat) Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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View PricingExport of Animal Food in the United States Declines by 47% to $150M in November 2023
U.S. Animal Food Exports
In November 2023, animal food exports from the United States dropped to 118K tons, with a decrease of -13.8% against the previous month's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 when exports increased by 33% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 195K tons. From August 2023 to November 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, animal food exports dropped dramatically to $150M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when exports increased by 43% against the previous month.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Animal Food in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
Canada | 25.5 | 24.9 | 24.4 | 24.9 | 23.7 | 21.0 | 26.1 | 24.6 | 23.1 | 23.9 | 21.3 | 24.5 | 26.9 |
China | 23.5 | 22.0 | 20.6 | 24.3 | 23.7 | 17.7 | 17.8 | 15.7 | 17.3 | 18.2 | 23.0 | 123 | 18.9 |
Mexico | 16.6 | 13.8 | 16.2 | 15.5 | 26.0 | 13.4 | 24.1 | 71.0 | 40.3 | 68.0 | 107 | 50.8 | 16.3 |
South Korea | 8.4 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 7.6 | 9.7 | 11.0 | 10.8 | 10.6 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
Japan | 7.8 | 7.4 | 5.3 | 8.0 | 5.6 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 42.5 | 6.6 | 27.3 | 6.7 | 6.4 |
Vietnam | 5.5 | 5.9 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 5.4 |
Saudi Arabia | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
Others | 62.4 | 68.4 | 54.2 | 66.2 | 68.3 | 61.3 | 105 | 146 | 66.1 | 61.4 | 81.1 | 63.4 | 65.9 |
Total | 156 | 158 | 139 | 153 | 164 | 137 | 197 | 282 | 200 | 191 | 271 | 282 | 150 |
Exports by Country
South Korea (28K tons), China (16K tons) and Canada (13K tons) were the main destinations of animal food exports from the United States, together accounting for 48% of total exports.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for animal food exported from the United States were Canada ($27M), China ($19M) and Mexico ($16M), together comprising 42% of total exports.
Canada, with a CAGR of +0.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
In November 2023, the animal food price amounted to $1,271 per ton (FOB, US), declining by -38.5% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2023 an increase of 35% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,068 per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($2,549 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($310 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the animal food market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- NAICS 311119 - Other animal food manufacturing
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024