Dairy, Livestock and Poultry
U.S. Dairy, Livestock and Poultry Exports in 2022
Total Export Value
$37.8 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
11 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$33.59 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 | $5.94 Billion |
| Japan | $4.47 Billion |
| South Korea | $4.02 Billion |
| Canada | $3.98 Billion |
| Taiwan | $1.21 Billion |
| Philippines | $1.1 Billion |
| European Union | $681.62 Million |
| Indonesia | $617.39 Million |
| Dominican Republic | $575.27 Million |
Data and Analysis
Traditionally, Ghana’s livestock sector mainly comprises cattle (for beef), sheep, goats, pigs (hogs), and poultry enterprises.
In March, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry (MinAF) detected for the first time an SAT-2 strain of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in cattle.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Canada: Canada Opens Consultations on Proposed Changes to Livestock Identification and Traceability
Canada announced a consultation on proposed changes to the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability), which will run from March 18, 2023 until June 16, 2023.
News and Features
The American agricultural sector posted its best export year ever in 2022 with international sales of U.S. farm and food products reaching $196 billion.
January 31, 2023
News Release
U.S. Establishes Second USMCA Dispute Panel on Canada Dairy TRQ Policies
In this new panel proceeding, the United States is challenging Canada’s revised dairy TRQ allocation measures. Through these measures, Canada undermines the market access it agreed to provide in the USMCA.
December 20, 2022
News Release
U.S. Requests New USMCA Dispute Consultations on Canadian Dairy TRQ Policies
The U.S. is requesting new dispute settlement consultations with Canada under the USMCA regarding Canada’s dairy TRQ allocation measures.