Chewing gum imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported chewing gum worth $134.3 million (29.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $134.3M | 29.5K t |
| 2023 | $135.9M | 33.1K t |
| 2022 | $123.8M | 32.2K t |
| 2021 | $113.3M | 32.3K t |
| 2020 | $100.3M | 28.1K t |
| 2019 | $125.0M | 34.3K t |
| 2018 | $126.4M | 35.3K t |
| 2017 | $118.5M | 35.3K t |
Where the United States imports chewing gum from
The largest suppliers were Canada (48%), Mexico (36%), China (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $64.9M | 48% |
| Mexico | $47.9M | 36% |
| China | $8.7M | 6.5% |
| Tunisia | $2.3M | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $692K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $632K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $612K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $565K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chewing gum exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported chewing gum worth $51.8 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), Canada (16%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, El Salvador grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $11.0M | 21% |
| Canada | $8.3M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.8M | 15% |
| Jamaica | $2.2M | 4.3% |
| Honduras | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Colombia | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Guyana | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Panama | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| El Salvador | $1.1M | 2.1% |
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 1704.10: Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chewing gum imported by the United States?
The United States imported chewing gum worth $134.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply chewing gum to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($64.9 million), followed by Mexico (36%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of chewing gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.89 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 chewing gum to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $118.5 million in 2017 to $134.3 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $135.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export chewing gum?
Yes. The United States exported $51.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $82.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
The HS code for chewing gum is subheading 1704.10. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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