Buckwheat exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $24.6 million of buckwheat in 2024 (21.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 89 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 62% on 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 | $24.6M | 21.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 24.3K t |
Where the United States exports buckwheat to
Japan alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $22.6M | 92% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $241K | 1% |
| New Zealand | $122K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $95K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $46K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $44K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $40K | 0.2% |
| France | $13K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 139% above the world average of $0.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Buckwheat imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported buckwheat worth $7.1 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (49%), Russia (38%), China (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.5M | 49% |
| Russia | $2.7M | 38% |
| China | $249K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $177K | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | $149K | 2.1% |
| Moldova | $58K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $54K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $49K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $45K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1008.10: Cereals: buckwheat.
Common questions
What is the value of buckwheat exported by the United States?
The United States exported buckwheat worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 89 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy buckwheat from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by South Korea (6%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average export price of buckwheat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $0.49 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of buckwheat from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import buckwheat?
Yes. The United States imported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Russia and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for buckwheat?
The HS code for buckwheat is subheading 1008.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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