Clover seeds trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in clover seeds was worth $221.7 million in 2024, about 60.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and up 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $221.7M | 60.9K t |
| 2023 | $209.2M | 59.7K t |
| 2022 | $178.5M | 54.0K t |
| 2021 | $201.9M | 77.0K t |
| 2020 | $166.9M | 76.3K t |
| 2019 | $153.9M | 65.7K t |
| 2018 | $170.0M | 71.9K t |
| 2017 | $183.7M | 75.2K t |
Top clover seeds exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by New Zealand and Germany. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 66 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $36.8M | 17% |
| New Zealand | $28.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $19.9M | 9% |
| United States | $14.4M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $13.7M | 6.2% |
| Canada | $13.1M | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $12.5M | 5.7% |
| Denmark | $10.9M | 4.9% |
| Australia | $8.2M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 3.7% |
| Argentina | $7.9M | 3.6% |
| Lithuania | $7.5M | 3.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of France and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 106 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $42.3M | 19% |
| France | $30.8M | 14% |
| Italy | $18.1M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $17.9M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17.8M | 8% |
| United States | $12.9M | 5.8% |
| Austria | $9.5M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $9.2M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $7.2M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $5.3M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $2.9M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $5.81 per kg and the Czech Republic $2.54 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1209.22: Seeds of forage plants: clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing. HS 1209 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most clover seeds?
Italy exported $36.8 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by New Zealand (13%) and Germany (9%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most clover seeds?
Germany imported $42.3 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of France (14%) and Italy (8%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in clover seeds?
It was worth $221.7 million in 2024, about 60.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 66 countries reported exports and 106 reported imports.
What is the average price of clover seeds per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $5.81 per kg and the Czech Republic $2.54 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for clover seeds?
The HS code for clover seeds is subheading 1209.22, in chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1209 page.
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