HS Code:
The 'Animal feeds containing milk or milk derivatives' category (HS Code: 2309.90) includes preparations used in animal feeding that incorporate milk or milk-derived ingredients such as whey, lactose, or casein. These products are primarily used as nutritional supplements for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture, providing essential proteins and energy. This category is critical in the agricultural sector, supporting the dairy and meat industries by enhancing animal growth and productivity. Trade in this category is influenced by dairy production levels, feed demand, and regulatory standards on animal nutrition and safety.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 600 million
24% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 500 million
20% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 400 million
16% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 300 million
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 200 million
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
6.5%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local dairy industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for high-protein animal feed
Increased trade volume as livestock and poultry industries expand, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions, driving demand for milk-based feed additives.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable and organic feed
Growing consumer preference for organic dairy and meat products is pushing producers to source organic milk-derived feed, impacting trade patterns and pricing.
2020-2022
Fluctuations in dairy commodity prices
Volatility in milk and whey prices affects the cost of feed production, influencing export competitiveness of major players like the Netherlands and the US.
2022
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on the use of milk derivatives in animal feed, focusing on traceability and antibiotic residue limits to ensure safety.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU market, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant countries.
A new trade agreement between the US and China reduced tariffs on milk-derived animal feed products, facilitating greater market access for US exporters.
January 2023
Boosted US exports to China, one of the largest markets for animal feed, strengthening trade volume by an estimated 10%.
Adverse weather conditions and policy changes in New Zealand led to a decline in dairy production, impacting the availability of milk derivatives for animal feed exports.
July 2022
Reduced export volumes from New Zealand, creating opportunities for competitors like the Netherlands and Germany to fill market gaps.