Legume and root flour trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in legume and root flour was worth $871.5 million in 2024, about 444.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $871.5M | 444.9K t |
| 2023 | $892.9M | 494.6K t |
| 2022 | $905.5M | 481.4K t |
| 2021 | $835.4M | 434.5K t |
| 2020 | $702.0M | 392.2K t |
| 2019 | $667.4M | 350.9K t |
| 2018 | $653.5M | 363.1K t |
| 2017 | $577.3M | 350.8K t |
Top legume and root flour exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (12%), Spain (10%) and India (8%). 162 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 29%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $101.9M | 12% |
| Spain | $87.5M | 10% |
| India | $66.3M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $61.1M | 7% |
| China | $35.7M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $33.3M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $33.2M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $32.3M | 3.7% |
| France | $29.3M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $28.2M | 3.2% |
| Peru | $27.7M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $26.7M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Germany (9%) and France (6%). 208 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $76.9M | 8.8% |
| France | $54.9M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $52.1M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $48.2M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $45.7M | 5.3% |
| China | $25.4M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $24.4M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $23.5M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $22.0M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19.3M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $17.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $4.73 per kg and Thailand $0.65 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.
Product types under HS 1106
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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 1106: Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8. HS 1106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most legume and root flour?
The United States exported $101.9 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by Spain (10%) and India (8%). In all, 162 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most legume and root flour?
The United States imported $112.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in legume and root flour?
It was worth $871.5 million in 2024, about 444.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $905.5 million. 162 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of legume and root flour per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $4.73 per kg and Thailand $0.65 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 legume and root flour?
The HS code for legume and root flour is heading 1106, in chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1106 page.
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