Brewery waste exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of brewery waste by the United States reached $3.02 billion in 2024 (11.13 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 86 countries. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.02B | 11.13M t |
| 2023 | $3.34B | 10.28M t |
| 2022 | $3.34B | 9.53M t |
| 2021 | $3.02B | 9.99M t |
| 2020 | $2.28B | 9.93M t |
| 2019 | $2.36B | 10.64M t |
| 2018 | $2.54B | 11.41M t |
| 2017 | $1.94B | 10.70M t |
Where the United States exports brewery waste to
Most of it went to Mexico (20%), South Korea (12%), Vietnam (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $595.2M | 20% |
| South Korea | $369.2M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $267.6M | 8.9% |
| Indonesia | $259.4M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $223.2M | 7.4% |
| Canada | $153.4M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $123.6M | 4.1% |
| Colombia | $101.6M | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $100.0M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $78.2M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brewery waste imports to the United States
The United States imported $31.0 million of brewery waste in 2024 (155.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.4M | 66% |
| Brazil | $9.4M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $742K | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $374K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $43K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $31K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Honduras | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States brewery waste exports (HS 2303.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2303.30: Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of brewery waste exported by the United States?
The United States exported brewery waste worth $3.02 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.13 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 86 countries worldwide, with 77% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy brewery waste from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($595.2 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average export price of brewery waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of brewery waste from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.94 billion in 2017 to $3.02 billion in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $3.34 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.73 billion a year.
Does the United States also import brewery waste?
Yes. The United States imported $31.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Brazil and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.99 billion a year.
What is the HS code for brewery waste?
The HS code for brewery waste is subheading 2303.30. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2303 page.
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