Live Horses Prices in Australia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (AUD) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 52.88 | 79.55 | ▼ 11.9% | ▼ 11.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the live horses price in Australia available is US$ 52.88 per kg (79.55 AUD), down 11.9% year-on-year.
Australia is a significant exporter of live horses, ranking 5th out of 72 global exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$104.2 million and totaling 1,737 tonnes. The country accounts for 7.1% of global live horse exports and saw a 5.8% year-on-year increase. The latest export unit value is US$52.88 per kg. Australia maintains a net exporter position in this market.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - live horses in Australia
Australia is a significant exporter of live horses, ranking 5th out of 72 global exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$104.2 million and totaling 1,737 tonnes. The country accounts for 7.1% of global live horse exports and saw a 5.8% year-on-year increase. The latest export unit value is US$52.88 per kg. Australia maintains a net exporter position in this market.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Australia exported $104.2M (1.7 kt) of live horses▲ 5.8% YoY. That ranks #5 worldwide (7.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top live horses exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 United Kingdom (UK) $358.4M · 24.3%
- #2 Ireland $353.3M · 23.9%
- #3 US $206.7M · 14%
- #4 France $205.9M · 13.9%
- #5 Australia $104.2M · 7.1%
Annual export data Australia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104.2M | 1.7 kt | $60.01 |
| 2023 | $98.6M | 1.6 kt | $61.93 |
| 2022 | $103.2M | 1.5 kt | $68.27 |
| 2021 | $117.5M | - | - |
| 2020 | $107.8M | - | - |
HS Code
live horses is traded under Harmonized System code 0101.21. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.