USDA International Egg and Poultry
17 April 2013
USDA International Egg and Poultry: US Chicken Paw and Feet Exports
The US shipped 49,645 MT of paws and feet from January-February
2013, 25% lower than the same time a year ago (66,072 MT).
Comparatively, US paw and feet exports from January-February 2013
are 7% lower than 2011 (53,422 MT), 21% higher than 2010 (41,140
MT), 21% lower than 2009 (62,893 MT), and 27% lower than 2008
(67,666 MT). Total US exports of paws and feet have been on the
decline since 2008.
Comparison of US Paw and Feet Exports versus US Paw and Feet Cold Storage Holdings in Metric Tons (MT)
In February 2013, the US exported a total of 23,688 MT of paws and feet, 9% lower than January 2013 (25,957 MT) and 36% lower than February 2012 (36,786 MT). In comparison, February 2013 exports are 9% lower than February 2011 (26,094 MT), 18% higher than February 2010 (20,150 MT), 23% lower than February 2009 (30,934 MT), and 38% lower than 2008 (38,119 MT).
The top two leading markets for US paw and feet exports have been China and Hong Kong despite ongoing trade disputes. Combined China and Hong Kong accounted for nearly 75% of total US paw and feet exports from January-February in 2013 (49,645 MT) and 98% in 2012 (64,626 MT).
Top US Paw Export Destinations by Volume (MT) in 2013
The US exported a total of 337,656 MT to both China and Hong Kong in 2012 accounting for 93% of total exports, 97% in 2011 (337,415 MT), 95% in 2010 (290,507 MT), 98% in 2009 (463,602 MT), and 97% in 2008 (494,903 MT).
Top US Chicken Paw and Feet Prices in 2013* ($/MT)
Top US Paw Exports 2012 versus 2011 by Percentage Value
Top US Paw Export Destinations by Value (‘000 Dollars) in 2013
Comparison of Top US Exports of MSC in 2013 by Volume and Destination (Percentage of Total US MSC Exports)
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