In 2023, the United States led the global import of live horses, excluding pure-bred breeding, with significant imports valued at 607.31 million USD, marking a 4.28% increase year on year. Australia and Japan followed, with stable growth rates of 3.52% and 0.22%, respectively. Switzerland and Qatar demonstrated robust import increases above 4%. Notably, Belgium and the UAE marked impressive growth rates of 15-16%. Conversely, countries like Italy, France, and several Eastern European nations experienced notable declines in imports, reflecting varied economic factors and demand dynamics. Furthermore, some smaller markets like Ivory Coast and Gambia displayed extraordinary growth rates of over 100%.
Looking forward, potential challenges such as economic fluctuations, regulatory changes, and evolving equestrian demand could impact global import trends. Emerging markets may continue to see significant growth, while established importers could stabilize or diversify their equine sourcing strategies. Monitoring geo-political developments and supply chain dynamics will be crucial for future market analysis.
Top countries in Import of Live Horses Except Pure-Bred Breeding by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 607,310,000 | 2023 | +3.1% | +4.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 163,010,000 | 2023 | +3.8% | +3.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 101,680,000 | 2023 | +1.87% | +0.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Qatar | 94,747,000 | 2023 | +4.11% | +5.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 89,007,000 | 2023 | +3.13% | +4.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 74,415,000 | 2023 | +3.88% | +4.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 73,900,000 | 2023 | +1.89% | +0.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mexico | 55,820,000 | 2023 | +0.4% | +1.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 46,124,000 | 2023 | +1.05% | +3.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 41,079,000 | 2023 | +1.76% | +15.09% | View data |
