Common wheat grain exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of common wheat grain by the United States reached $5.60 billion in 2024 (19.06 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 121 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.60B | 19.06M t |
| 2023 | $5.64B | 16.28M t |
| 2022 | $6.92B | 17.81M t |
| 2021 | $6.09B | 19.90M t |
| 2020 | $5.64B | 21.27M t |
| 2019 | $5.89B | 23.95M t |
| 2018 | $4.90B | 19.15M t |
| 2017 | $5.51B | 22.97M t |
Where the United States exports common wheat grain to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (19%), Philippines (15%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.07B | 19% |
| Philippines | $832.6M | 15% |
| Japan | $629.8M | 11% |
| China | $525.0M | 9.4% |
| South Korea | $514.9M | 9.2% |
| Thailand | $193.0M | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $187.8M | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $138.8M | 2.5% |
| Colombia | $128.4M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $121.0M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Common wheat grain imports to the United States
Imports of common wheat grain by the United States reached $515.8 million in 2024 (1.80 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Canada alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $450.7M | 87% |
| Poland | $36.3M | 7% |
| France | $18.2M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 1.6% |
| Argentina | $1.1M | 0.2% |
| Italy | $563K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $270K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $169K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 0% |
| Dominican Republic | $36K | 0% |
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 1001.99: Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of common wheat grain exported by the United States?
The United States exported common wheat grain worth $5.60 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.06 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy common wheat grain from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($1.07 billion), followed by the Philippines (15%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of common wheat grain per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.26 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 exports of common wheat grain from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.51 billion in 2017 to $5.60 billion in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $6.92 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import common wheat grain?
Yes. The United States imported $515.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Poland and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.08 billion a year.
What is the HS code for common wheat grain?
The HS code for common wheat grain is subheading 1001.99. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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