Cereal flakes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $82.0 million of cereal flakes in 2024 (24.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 218 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $82.0M | 24.6K t |
| 2023 | $66.3M | 22.0K t |
| 2022 | $73.3M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $78.8M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $71.6M | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $68.7M | 27.9K t |
| 2018 | $73.6M | 33.8K t |
| 2017 | $62.6M | 27.2K t |
Where the United States imports cereal flakes from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $58.4M | 71% |
| Dominican Republic | $7.8M | 9.5% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 2% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $978K | 1.2% |
| Chile | $963K | 1.2% |
| Guatemala | $837K | 1% |
| Israel | $778K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, close to the world average of $3.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal flakes exports from the United States
Exports of cereal flakes by the United States reached $60.0 million in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $37.0M | 62% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Bahamas | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Honduras | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Panama | $797K | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $792K | 1.3% |
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 1904.20: Food preparations: obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flakes imported by the United States?
The United States imported cereal flakes worth $82.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal flakes to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($58.4 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (9%) and Mexico (3%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal flakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.09 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 cereal flakes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.6 million in 2017 to $82.0 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export cereal flakes?
Yes. The United States exported $60.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, South Korea and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flakes?
The HS code for cereal flakes is subheading 1904.20. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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