The United States leads in global cattle imports with substantial dominance at 69.39 thousand units in 2023, increasing marginally by 0.22% from the previous year. Canada and China follow, with notable year-on-year growth of 9.64% and 7.94%, respectively. Egypt's imports declined by 6.36%, while Mexico saw substantial growth at 20.11%. Russia experienced a sharp decline of 29.52%, and Japan's imports ceased altogether, with a 100% decrease. The combined import volumes of Ukraine and Belarus remain negligible.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in import dynamics due to global economic fluctuations, trade policies, and evolving consumer preferences, particularly in emerging markets like China and Mexico, which exhibit strong growth potential.
Top countries in Cattle Import Share by Country (Thousand Units (Heads))
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 69.39 | 2023 | +17.94% | +0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 11.56 | 2023 | +0.95% | +9.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 8.31 | 2023 | -34.29% | +7.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Egypt | 6.51 | 2023 | -10% | -6.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 2.17 | 2023 | -42.86% | +20.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Russia | 0.72 | 2023 | +100% | -29.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 0.29 | 2023 | -100% | -100% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 0.072 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belarus | 0.036 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
