Canary seed imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of canary seed by the United States reached $5.8 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 7.8K t |
Where the United States imports canary seed from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.6M | 97% |
| India | $126K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $22K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Peru | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canary seed exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.7 million of canary seed in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 58 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.2M | 87% |
| South Korea | $119K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $113K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $77K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $76K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $36K | 1% |
| Canada | $32K | 0.9% |
| Cayman Isds | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1008.30: Cereals: canary seeds.
Common questions
What is the value of canary seed imported by the United States?
The United States imported canary seed worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 123 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply canary seed to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (2%) and Mexico (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of canary seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.75 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 imports of canary seed to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export canary seed?
Yes. The United States exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for canary seed?
The HS code for canary seed is subheading 1008.30. 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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