Vegetable materials trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vegetable materials was worth $1.69 billion in 2024, about 6.86 million tonnes. That is an increase of 91% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $1.69B | 6.86M t |
| 2023 | $1.61B | 6.26M t |
| 2022 | $1.65B | 5.44M t |
| 2021 | $1.44B | 5.03M t |
| 2020 | $1.19B | 4.83M t |
| 2019 | $1.08B | 4.61M t |
| 2018 | $993.5M | 3.85M t |
| 2017 | $884.9M | 3.57M t |
Top vegetable materials exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (29%), India (8%) and Malaysia (8%). 150 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 45%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $494.3M | 29% |
| India | $137.8M | 8.2% |
| Malaysia | $132.1M | 7.8% |
| Mexico | $114.9M | 6.8% |
| China | $112.4M | 6.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $98.2M | 5.8% |
| Peru | $56.0M | 3.3% |
| United States | $46.2M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $45.9M | 2.7% |
| Chile | $33.3M | 2% |
| Ukraine | $31.9M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $30.6M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 36% of world imports, ahead of the United States and China. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 53% across 198 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $610.1M | 36% |
| United States | $170.9M | 10% |
| China | $120.6M | 7.1% |
| India | $50.0M | 3% |
| Peru | $49.8M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $44.8M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $43.6M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $40.5M | 2.4% |
| France | $38.5M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $35.6M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $35.6M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $34.3M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $4.49 per kg and Malaysia $0.13 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 1404
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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 1404: Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included. HS 1404 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vegetable materials?
Indonesia exported $494.3 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by India (8%) and Malaysia (8%). In all, 150 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vegetable materials?
Japan imported $610.1 million in 2024, 36% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vegetable materials?
It was worth $1.69 billion in 2024, about 6.86 million tonnes. That is an increase of 91% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 150 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of vegetable materials per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $4.49 per kg and Malaysia $0.13 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 vegetable materials?
The HS code for vegetable materials is heading 1404, in chapter 14 (vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1404 page.
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