Cereal pellets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cereal pellets by the United States reached $3.8 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.8 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 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 7.9K t |
Where the United States imports cereal pellets from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (41%), Canada (28%), Italy (22%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 41% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 28% |
| Italy | $810K | 22% |
| India | $156K | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $84K | 2.2% |
| Senegal | $33K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.2% |
| Ghana | $8K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 183% above the world average of $0.41. 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.
Cereal pellets exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.6 million of cereal pellets in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 81 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Japan (50%), Canada (38%), Cuba (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.8M | 50% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 38% |
| Cuba | $161K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 3.9% |
| Israel | $52K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $30K | 0.8% |
| Jamaica | $21K | 0.6% |
| Senegal | $21K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $15K | 0.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $7K | 0.2% |
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 1103.20: Cereal pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal pellets imported by the United States?
The United States imported cereal pellets worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 127 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal pellets to the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Canada (28%) and Italy (22%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal pellets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 183% above the world average of $0.41 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 pellets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $7.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export cereal pellets?
Yes. The United States exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Canada and Cuba. That compares with imports of $3.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cereal pellets?
The HS code for cereal pellets is subheading 1103.20. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1103 page.
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