Groundnut meal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in groundnut meal was worth $60.4 million in 2024, about 130.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and down 40% 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 | $60.4M | 130.5K t |
| 2023 | $100.1M | 219.3K t |
| 2022 | $122.4M | 246.0K t |
| 2021 | $59.6M | 157.6K t |
| 2020 | $58.2M | 167.6K t |
| 2019 | $59.4M | 163.0K t |
| 2018 | $51.7M | 129.2K t |
| 2017 | $49.1M | 138.9K t |
Top groundnut meal exporting countries
Sudan is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Argentina and India. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 46 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $18.3M | 30% |
| Argentina | $14.6M | 24% |
| India | $6.5M | 11% |
| Nicaragua | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Brazil | $3.5M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5.6% |
| United States | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| France | $957K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $903K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $848K | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 30% of world imports, ahead of Chile and the United States. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 56% across 83 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.3M | 30% |
| Chile | $9.3M | 15% |
| United States | $6.4M | 11% |
| Cambodia | $5.8M | 9.6% |
| France | $2.8M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Guatemala | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Honduras | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Brazil averaged $3.62 per kg and India $0.36 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 2305: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil. HS 2305 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most groundnut meal?
Sudan exported $18.3 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Argentina (24%) and India (11%). In all, 46 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most groundnut meal?
China imported $18.3 million in 2024, 30% of world imports, ahead of Chile (15%) and the United States (11%). The top three importers together take 56%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in groundnut meal?
It was worth $60.4 million in 2024, about 130.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $122.4 million. 46 countries reported exports and 83 reported imports.
What is the average price of groundnut meal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Brazil averaged $3.62 per kg and India $0.36 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 groundnut meal?
The HS code for groundnut meal is heading 2305, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal 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 2305 page.
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