Canned palm hearts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of canned palm hearts by the United States reached $34.4 million in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 134 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $34.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $29.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 7.2K t |
Where the United States imports canned palm hearts from
One supplier dominates: Ecuador accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $23.4M | 68% |
| Costa Rica | $4.6M | 13% |
| Peru | $3.9M | 11% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| Bolivia | $336K | 1% |
| Colombia | $280K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $127K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $115K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $68K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $37K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, close to the world average of $2.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canned palm hearts exports from the United States
Exports of canned palm hearts by the United States reached $448 thousand in 2024 (105 tonnes). Mexico alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $232K | 52% |
| Iceland | $31K | 7% |
| Dominican Republic | $29K | 6.5% |
| Canada | $29K | 6.4% |
| Panama | $21K | 4.6% |
| Jamaica | $17K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $15K | 3.3% |
| Barbados | $13K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $12K | 2.7% |
| Bahamas | $11K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 2008.91: Fruit, palm hearts: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of canned palm hearts imported by the United States?
The United States imported canned palm hearts worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 134 countries worldwide, with 30% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned palm hearts to the United States?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($23.4 million), followed by Costa Rica (13%) and Peru (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Bolivia grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned palm hearts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.98 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 canned palm hearts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $35.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export canned palm hearts?
Yes. The United States exported $448 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Iceland and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned palm hearts?
The HS code for canned palm hearts is subheading 2008.91. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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