Animals; live (chapter 01): which countries import it
Chapter 01 covers live animals: horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and poultry. The US, Italy and the Netherlands are the largest importers. Export…
Published on 27 September 2026Updated on 27 September 2026
Chapter 01 covers live animals: horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and poultry. The US, Italy and the Netherlands are the largest importers. Export requirements include health certificates, transport standards and species-specific regulations that vary by destination market.
Fact sheet
- Code
- 01
- Sector
- Agriculture and Livestock
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,705,579,305 |
| Italy | 3,578,981,227 |
| Netherlands | 1,982,042,127 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 1,745,428,911 |
| Germany | 1,684,554,219 |
| Poland | 1,602,289,691 |
| Spain | 1,450,019,106 |
| Türkiye | 1,228,397,743 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,200,078,554 |
| Canada | 1,146,383,424 |
| United Kingdom | 948,132,540 |
| Belgium | 769,335,891 |
| Morocco | 764,511,704 |
| Oman | 678,057,271 |
| Indonesia | 665,155,851 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 27 September 2026
Headings in this chapter
- Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; liveHeading 0101
- Bovine animals; liveHeading 0102
- Swine; liveHeading 0103
- Sheep and goats; liveHeading 0104
- Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowlsHeading 0105
- Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01Heading 0106
Trade fairs in this sector
What you need to know to export live animals from Spain
Before you ship, confirm that your destination country accepts Spanish animals. Some markets have import bans or restrictions linked to disease outbreaks. Check with your buyer's government veterinary authority or a customs broker in that market.
Questions on exporting live animals
How do I find buyers for live animals in other countries?
Contact importers, slaughterhouses, breeding farms or livestock traders in your target market. Trade fairs for livestock are held annually in the US, Netherlands, Germany and Italy. Industry associations in your region can provide buyer contacts. B2B databases let you filter by product (cattle, poultry, etc.) and country.
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