Citrus essential oil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of citrus essential oil by the United States reached $158.0 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 188 countries. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $208.2 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 | $158.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $208.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $138.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $109.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $91.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $83.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $117.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $117.3M | 2.8K t |
Where the United States imports citrus essential oil from
Mexico alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $91.5M | 58% |
| Italy | $14.7M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $13.9M | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $7.3M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $4.0M | 2.5% |
| India | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 1.8% |
| Peru | $2.2M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.19 per kg, close to the world average of $50.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Citrus essential oil exports from the United States
Exports of citrus essential oil by the United States reached $128.3 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. Most of it went to Ireland (17%), Singapore (13%), Mexico (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $22.2M | 17% |
| Singapore | $16.9M | 13% |
| Mexico | $11.3M | 8.8% |
| China | $10.1M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $10.0M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $7.1M | 5.5% |
| India | $5.7M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $4.3M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States citrus essential oil imports (HS 3301.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3301.19: Oils, essential: of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus essential oil imported by the United States?
The United States imported citrus essential oil worth $158.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 188 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply citrus essential oil to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($91.5 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of citrus essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.19 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $50.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of citrus essential oil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $117.3 million in 2017 to $158.0 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $208.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $128.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export citrus essential oil?
Yes. The United States exported $128.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Singapore and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus essential oil?
The HS code for citrus essential oil is subheading 3301.19. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
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