# Global Live primates Market 2026

> World exports of live primates (HS 010611) reached $365.7 million in 2024, 119% more than in 2019. Cambodia was the largest exporter with 35% of the world total, and the United States was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/live-primates-market/
- Sector: Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 365.7 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Live primates shipped under licence for science, zoos and breeding.

Segments: Research primates, Zoo primates, Breeding colonies.

Typical buyers: Research laboratories, Zoos, Contract research firms.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of live primates (HS 010611) were worth $365.7 million in 2024. | 365.7 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 119% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($166.7 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +119 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Cambodia was the largest exporter in 2024, with 35% of world exports ($126.7 million). | 35 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Cambodia, Mauritius and Vietnam, shipped 89% of world exports in 2024. | 89 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $125.5 million, or 34% of world imports. | 34 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 10 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 10 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $2,153.46 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 2,153.46 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 170 tonnes of this product in 2024. | 170 tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Vietnam grew fastest, with exports up 454% from 2019 to 2024. | +454 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 119% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Vietnam is gaining ground: its exports rose 454% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambodia | 126.7 |
| 2 | Mauritius | 114.2 |
| 3 | Vietnam | 83.8 |
| 4 | France | 12.1 |
| 5 | Spain | 8.3 |
| 6 | Belgium | 7.1 |
| 7 | United States | 3.5 |
| 8 | Philippines | 3.2 |
| 9 | Indonesia | 1.7 |
| 10 | Netherlands | 1.4 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 125.5 |
| 2 | Japan | 55.6 |
| 3 | Canada | 44.5 |
| 4 | China | 32.7 |
| 5 | Germany | 26.0 |
| 6 | Spain | 22.0 |
| 7 | France | 18.9 |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 16.0 |
| 9 | South Korea | 12.0 |
| 10 | Italy | 5.6 |

## World exports of HS 010611, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 132.0 |
| 2018 | 152.4 |
| 2019 | 166.7 |
| 2020 | 200.8 |
| 2021 | 294.4 |
| 2022 | 250.4 |
| 2023 | 345.9 |
| 2024 | 365.7 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global live primates market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 010611 reached $365.7 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most live primates?

Cambodia led world exports in 2024 with 35% of the total, followed by Mauritius, Vietnam and France.

### Which countries import the most live primates?

The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Japan, Canada and China.

### Is world trade in live primates growing?

World exports were 119% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of live primates?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $2,153.46 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Live primates Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/live-primates-market/