Corn groats exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of corn groats by the United States reached $119.0 million in 2024 (172.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 126 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $119.0M | 172.0K t |
| 2023 | $89.0M | 161.6K t |
| 2022 | $97.2M | 144.8K t |
| 2021 | $72.5M | 123.9K t |
| 2020 | $69.4M | 156.1K t |
| 2019 | $69.5M | 148.4K t |
| 2018 | $54.2M | 118.8K t |
| 2017 | $60.4M | 137.2K t |
Where the United States exports corn groats to
Most of it went to DR Congo (46%), Mexico (19%), Canada (15%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $54.5M | 46% |
| Mexico | $23.2M | 20% |
| Canada | $17.6M | 15% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8.2M | 6.9% |
| Haiti | $6.1M | 5.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $3.0M | 2.6% |
| Lesotho | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Bahamas | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $831K | 0.7% |
| Guyana | $440K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 72% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Corn groats imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported corn groats worth $14.4 million (29.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (48%), Mexico (32%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Jamaica grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.0M | 48% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 32% |
| Italy | $928K | 6.5% |
| Jamaica | $449K | 3.1% |
| Peru | $278K | 1.9% |
| El Salvador | $217K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $140K | 1% |
| Colombia | $124K | 0.9% |
| Croatia | $113K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $100K | 0.7% |
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 1103.13: Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of corn groats exported by the United States?
The United States exported corn groats worth $119.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 126 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy corn groats from the United States?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($54.5 million), followed by Mexico (19%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average export price of corn groats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $0.40 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 corn groats from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $60.4 million in 2017 to $119.0 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import corn groats?
Yes. The United States imported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Mexico and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $104.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn groats?
The HS code for corn groats is subheading 1103.13. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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