HS Code
020890
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Kangaroo Meat market coverage spans 107 countries.
- 21 exporter companies and 21 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 150 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Kangaroo Meat
Analyze 150 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Kangaroo Meat.
Kangaroo Meat Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Kangaroo Meat to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Kangaroo Meat: Netherlands (+5.7%), Australia (-3.9%).
Kangaroo Meat Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Kangaroo Meat country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Kangaroo Meat transaction unit prices: Colombia (5.66 USD / kg), Australia (3.47 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | -3.9% | 143 | 3.97 USD / kg (16,031.93 kg) | 3.61 USD / kg (236,807.67 kg) | 3.94 USD / kg (97,208.92 kg) | - (-) | 1.41 USD / kg (97,070 kg) | 3.47 USD / kg (60,148 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Colombia | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.73 USD / kg (50,850 kg) | - (-) | 6.05 USD / kg (25,270 kg) | 5.66 USD / kg (25,420 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +5.7% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 46.96 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Kangaroo Meat Global Supply Chain Coverage
42 companies
21 exporters and 21 importers are mapped for Kangaroo Meat.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Kangaroo Meat, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Kangaroo Meat Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
21 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Kangaroo Meat. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Kangaroo Meat Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 21 total exporter companies in the Kangaroo Meat supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Kangaroo Meat
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Others
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-10
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Kangaroo Meat
Kangaroo Meat Global Exporter Coverage
21 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Kangaroo Meat supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Kangaroo Meat opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Kangaroo Meat (HS Code 020890) in 2024
For Kangaroo Meat in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 12,417,002 kg | 122,421,912.579 USD |
| 2 | Poland | 11,912,808 kg | 64,666,144 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 6,624,794.955 kg | 53,030,702.436 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 5,942,047.78 kg | 42,203,217.306 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 2,299,674 kg | 29,243,195.678 USD |
| 6 | Hungary | 3,757,528.2 kg | 21,765,719 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 2,184,417.86 kg | 21,677,570.303 USD |
| 8 | United States | 4,303,746 kg | 21,445,031 USD |
| 9 | Slovenia | 1,462,759.142 kg | 18,810,184.182 USD |
| 10 | Czechia | 1,866,916 kg | 12,501,500 USD |
Kangaroo Meat Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Kangaroo Meat exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Kangaroo Meat Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
21 importer companies are mapped for Kangaroo Meat demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Kangaroo Meat Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 21 total importer companies tracked for Kangaroo Meat. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: India
Global Importer Coverage
21 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Kangaroo Meat.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Kangaroo Meat buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Kangaroo Meat (HS Code 020890) in 2024
For Kangaroo Meat in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 10,796,777.617 kg | 80,701,809.768 USD |
| 2 | United States | 8,316,883 kg | 61,401,886 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 5,428,396.733 kg | 52,605,839.964 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 8,537,797.07 kg | 52,305,760.946 USD |
| 5 | Switzerland | 2,497,707.624 kg | 45,459,600.875 USD |
| 6 | Hong Kong | 3,736,038 kg | 29,509,519.863 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 2,679,202 kg | 27,543,767.435 USD |
| 8 | Slovenia | 1,914,235.35 kg | 14,400,647.105 USD |
| 9 | Sweden | 757,033.929 kg | 8,314,346.531 USD |
| 10 | Finland | 981,178 kg | 8,038,621.036 USD |
Kangaroo Meat Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Kangaroo Meat origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormChilled/Frozen
Industry PositionPrimary Animal Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupWild-harvested game meat (macropod)
Scientific NameOsphranter rufus; Macropus giganteus; Macropus fuliginosus; Osphranter robustus; Macropus eugenii; Notamacropus rugogriseus
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Free-ranging (not farmed) macropods harvested in the field under state-managed quota systems and zoning
- Harvest and export operate under approved wildlife trade management plans under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
Main VarietiesRed kangaroo, Eastern grey kangaroo, Western grey kangaroo, Common wallaroo (euro), Tammar wallaby, Bennetts wallaby
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/chilled cuts for foodservice and retail
- Frozen cuts and portions for international shipment
- Input for further manufacturing (e.g., patties, sausages, jerky)
Grading Factors
- Export certification eligibility (approved establishments, documentation, importing-country requirements)
- Cold-chain and hygiene performance from field harvest through processing
- Chemical residue and contaminant compliance evidenced through National Residue Survey monitoring
- Cut type and specification conformity (buyer-defined)
Market
Kangaroo meat is a niche globally traded wild-harvest red meat product, with commercial export supply essentially concentrated in Australia under government-regulated harvest and export certification systems. Export availability is governed by state/territory quota-based management plans approved under Australia’s national environmental law framework, which makes policy and compliance conditions central to trade continuity. Trade flows are typically reported under HS ‘other meat n.e.c.’ codes used for wild game meats, and recent import demand is visible across multiple markets that source from Australia. Market dynamics are unusually sensitive to reputational and regulatory shifts linked to animal welfare perceptions and debates over commercial harvesting of iconic wildlife.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)niche demand with episodic market-access shocks
Major Producing Countries
- AustraliaCommercial supply is based on regulated wild harvest of approved macropod species under state-managed quotas and Commonwealth oversight for export.
Major Exporting Countries
- AustraliaDominant (effectively sole) exporter of commercially traded kangaroo meat; exports are regulated and certified by the Australian Government.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesShown among top importers of Australia-origin HS 020890 (‘other meat n.e.c.’, a code commonly used for wild game meats including kangaroo) in recent UN Comtrade-derived views.
- BelgiumShown among top importers of Australia-origin HS 020890 (‘other meat n.e.c.’, a code commonly used for wild game meats including kangaroo) in recent UN Comtrade-derived views.
- GermanyShown among top importers of Australia-origin HS 020890 (‘other meat n.e.c.’, a code commonly used for wild game meats including kangaroo) in recent UN Comtrade-derived views.
- NetherlandsShown among top importers of Australia-origin HS 020890 (‘other meat n.e.c.’, a code commonly used for wild game meats including kangaroo) in recent UN Comtrade-derived views.
- MoroccoShown among top importers of Australia-origin HS 020890 (‘other meat n.e.c.’, a code commonly used for wild game meats including kangaroo) in recent UN Comtrade-derived views.
Specification
Major VarietiesRed kangaroo (Osphranter rufus), Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus), Western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus), Common wallaroo / euro (Osphranter robustus), Tammar wallaby (Macropus eugenii), Bennetts wallaby (Notamacropus rugogriseus)
Physical Attributes
- Lean red meat positioned as a high-protein option
- Wild-harvest product requiring strict hygiene controls from field kill through processing and export
Compositional Metrics
- Often marketed as very low fat (reported as <2% fat in Australian Government export guidance)
- Residue monitoring focuses on pesticides, veterinary medicines and environmental contaminants (including organochlorines and certain metals) under Australia’s National Residue Survey program for kangaroo
Grades
- Export eligibility depends on compliance with Australian export controls and importing-country requirements, supported by inspection and government export certification
- Chemical residue compliance is monitored through Australia’s National Residue Survey (kangaroo program)
Packaging
- Processed, packaged and sealed in government-approved processing facilities as part of the export supply chain
ProcessingUsed similarly to other red meats and can be further manufactured into products such as patties, sausages and jerky
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Licensed wild harvest under state-managed quotas and animal welfare requirements -> temperature-controlled handling and inspection -> processing in government-approved establishments -> selection of cuts -> processing, packaging and sealing -> export by sea or air -> delivery into foodservice and retail channels
Demand Drivers
- Lean-protein positioning (very low fat claim referenced in Australian Government export guidance)
- Foodservice and specialty retail demand for differentiated ‘game’ red meat products
- Value-added manufacturing demand (e.g., patties, sausages, jerky) using kangaroo meat as an input
- Sustainability messaging tied to regulated wild harvest and quota-based management in Australia
Temperature
- Cold-chain continuity is critical: product is handled and stored under controlled temperatures through inspection, processing and export logistics
Risks
Regulatory And Market Access HighThe most critical disruption risk is sudden market-access loss driven by animal-welfare controversy and political action targeting kangaroo-derived products. Even when aimed at non-meat items (e.g., leather), high-profile bans, retailer pledges, or proposed legislation can spill over into broader restrictions or de-risking of kangaroo supply chains, reducing demand or triggering import compliance tightening.Maintain verifiable humane-harvest compliance (training, auditing, transparent documentation), monitor policy signals in key importing markets, and diversify customer base and product formats to reduce exposure to single-market reputational shocks.
Climate MediumDrought and major fire seasons can alter kangaroo population dynamics and distribution, which can lead to more conservative harvest settings or zone-level constraints under management plans, raising supply variability and pricing volatility risk.Track state quota announcements and population monitoring updates, and build flexible procurement plans that account for region-specific supply tightening.
Food Safety MediumAs a wild game meat, kangaroo requires strong hygiene controls from field harvest through dressing and processing; microbiological and handling risks can threaten shipments and buyer confidence. Chemical residue and contaminant compliance is also a standing requirement for export credibility.Apply Codex-aligned meat hygiene/HACCP controls for wild game pathways, sustain robust cold-chain controls, and use residue-monitoring results and traceability documentation to support customer assurance.
Compliance And Traceability MediumExport continuity depends on compliance with Australian export controls (permits, approved arrangements/establishments, certification) and importing-country requirements; non-compliance events can lead to shipment delays, rejections, or establishment listing impacts.Operate only through export-registered establishments with current approvals, maintain documentation readiness for importing-country requirements, and align residue monitoring, inspection, and certification workflows before peak shipment periods.
Sustainability
- Wildlife harvest sustainability governance via quota-based management plans approved under Australia’s national environmental law framework
- Climate variability (drought and fire) can affect population monitoring results and trigger quota reductions, creating supply variability risk
- Ongoing debate about ecological impacts of kangaroo populations and the role of harvesting/culling in land and biodiversity management
Labor & Social
- Animal welfare scrutiny is structurally high because the product is sourced via field shooting; compliance with humane shooting codes and verification expectations are central to buyer acceptance
- Social-license and reputational risk is elevated because kangaroos are iconic wildlife; campaigns can influence retailers and policymakers in importing markets
FAQ
Which country dominates global kangaroo meat export supply?Commercially traded kangaroo meat for export is essentially supplied by Australia, where the industry is regulated and export certification is issued under Australian Government systems.
How is kangaroo meat harvest managed for export sustainability?Australia requires state-managed harvesting to operate under approved wildlife trade management plans under the EPBC Act, using conservative annual quotas based on population monitoring, with quotas reviewed and reduced when monitoring indicates declines.
What evidence supports chemical residue compliance for kangaroo meat exports?Australia’s National Residue Survey (NRS) runs a dedicated kangaroo program that tests tissue samples for pesticides, veterinary medicines and environmental contaminants; its 2023–24 reporting indicates 100% compliance with Australian standards for kangaroo samples.
Sources
Kangaroo Meat Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United Arab Emirates
Australia
Poland
Germany
New Zealand
France
Israel
Belgium
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
China
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