Vanilla trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vanilla was worth $458.2 million in 2024, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 65% since 2017, and down 26% 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 | $458.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $615.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $936.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $951.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $940.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.46B | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.30B | 6.0K t |
Top vanilla exporting countries
Madagascar is the largest exporter with 60% of world exports, followed by France and Uganda. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 119 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $273.0M | 60% |
| France | $36.3M | 7.9% |
| Uganda | $21.5M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $18.3M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $16.8M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $14.4M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $12.5M | 2.7% |
| United States | $7.5M | 1.6% |
| Papua New Guinea | $7.2M | 1.6% |
| French Polynesia | $5.8M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $4.7M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (30%), France (26%) and Germany (9%). 192 countries imported it, and the top three take 64% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $136.1M | 30% |
| France | $119.2M | 26% |
| Germany | $40.0M | 8.7% |
| Canada | $28.0M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $22.0M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $12.2M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $9.3M | 2% |
| Denmark | $7.9M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $6.6M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 1.2% |
| Australia | $4.5M | 1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $41.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $96.26 per kg and the Netherlands $29.64 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 0905
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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 0905: Vanilla. HS 0905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vanilla?
Madagascar exported $273.0 million in 2024, 60% of the world total, followed by France (8%) and Uganda (5%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vanilla?
The United States imported $136.1 million in 2024, 30% of world imports, ahead of France (26%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vanilla?
It was worth $458.2 million in 2024, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 65% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.46 billion. 119 countries reported exports and 192 reported imports.
What is the average price of vanilla per kg?
The world average declared value was about $41.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $96.26 per kg and the Netherlands $29.64 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 vanilla?
The HS code for vanilla is heading 0905, in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0905 page.
How can I find vanilla buyers and suppliers?
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