🇺🇸 United States imports of citrus peel: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $7.7 million of citrus peel in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of citrus peel by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports citrus peel from
Most of the value came from Spain (36%), Mexico (20%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.8M | 36% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.5M | 20% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $934K | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $425K | 5.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $327K | 4.2% |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | $316K | 4.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $243K | 3.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $135K | 1.8% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $114K | 1.5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $109K | 1.4% |
Average import price of citrus peel
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 63% above the world average of $1.91. 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.
The United States also exports citrus peel
In 2024, the United States exported citrus peel worth $3.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (45%), Japan (12%), Thailand (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.4M | 45% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $370K | 12% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $303K | 9.5% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $205K | 6.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $168K | 5.3% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $161K | 5% |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Isds | $157K | 4.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $83K | 2.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $78K | 2.4% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $61K | 1.9% |
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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0814: Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons); fresh, frozen dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions.
Citrus peel trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of citrus peel imported by the United States?
The United States imported citrus peel worth $7.7 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import citrus peel from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Spain (36%), Mexico (20%), Germany (12%).
What is the average import price of citrus peel in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.91 per kg.
Does the United States export citrus peel?
Yes. The United States exported citrus peel worth $3.2 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Japan, Thailand.
What is the HS code for citrus peel?
Citrus peel falls under HS heading 0814 (Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons); fresh, frozen dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulp). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading citrus peel with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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