The Live Swine Animals chapter (0103) presents a dynamic trade landscape with significant price variations across partners. In 2024, the average export price reached US$ 16.882/kg, while imports averaged US$ 17.806/kg, indicating a potential premium for imported goods. The top partner accounted for 59.1% of the trade volume, highlighting key market concentration.
Understanding these price differentials is crucial for strategic decision-making. The following tables detail export destinations and import origins, ranked by their average price per kilogram. This allows for the identification of markets offering price premiums or discounts compared to the chapter average. Compare destinations below to identify the sweet-spot for your mix.
Average price (US$/kg) by month, aggregated across 2022/2023/2024, for the 8 largest partners. Shows when each country tends to pay/charge more vs less — direct input for timing buy/sell decisions.
Countries where Brazil sold above the global average for this category AND still have less than 5% share. Candidates to expand exports with higher margins.
No export opportunity identified for this category in 2024. Either the data hasn't been loaded yet, or Brazil doesn't have a price sweet spot in this category.
How much Brazil paid per kg from each origin. Very useful for buyers comparing suppliers. Below-average price = leverage to push for negotiations. Above average = check if quality/logistics justify it.
| # | Origin | FOB paid | Volume | % of total | US$/kg paid | vs avg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$ 211,204 | 19 t | 7.78% | US$ 11.015 | -38.1% |
The 'sweet-spot' refers to export destinations offering a price per kilogram significantly above the chapter's average export price of US$ 16.882/kg. For instance, Argentina shows a premium at US$ 23.087/kg, while Paraguay is below average at US$ 7.907/kg.
Denmark leads import origins with a substantial price of US$ 54.644/kg, far exceeding the chapter's average import price of US$ 17.806/kg. This suggests a strong demand for specific swine genetics or quality from this origin.
| 2 | United States | US$ 548,975 | 46 t | 20.23% | US$ 11.860 | -33.4% |
| 3 | Norway | US$ 656,899 | 45 t | 24.21% | US$ 14.642 | -17.8% |
| 4 | Canada | US$ 466,013 | 27 t | 17.17% | US$ 17.343 | -2.6% |
| 5 | Denmark | US$ 830,583 | 15 t | 30.61% | US$ 54.644 | +206.9% |
Yes, export destinations show considerable price variation. Argentina commands a high price of US$ 23.087/kg, while the Philippines is at the lower end with US$ 5.275/kg. This range offers opportunities for exporters targeting different market segments.
The provided import prices are FOB (Free On Board). This means they represent the value of the goods at the port of origin and do not include international freight, insurance, or other destination-specific costs.
In 2024, the average export price for live swine animals is US$ 16.882/kg, and the average import price is US$ 17.806/kg. This indicates that, on average, imports are priced higher than exports within this chapter.