Corn seed exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported corn seed worth $304.5 million (127.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 121 countries for exports of this product. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $416.6 million.
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 | $304.5M | 127.0K t |
| 2023 | $416.6M | 243.4K t |
| 2022 | $301.2M | 120.6K t |
| 2021 | $280.5M | 111.4K t |
| 2020 | $270.4M | 90.7K t |
| 2019 | $319.2M | 139.0K t |
| 2018 | $369.6M | 101.7K t |
| 2017 | $335.8M | 76.5K t |
Where the United States exports corn seed to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guyana grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $165.9M | 55% |
| Mexico | $37.9M | 12% |
| Pakistan | $28.7M | 9.4% |
| Guyana | $14.9M | 4.9% |
| Argentina | $14.6M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $7.4M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $7.1M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $6.6M | 2.2% |
| Chile | $3.4M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $2.6M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 88% above the world average of $1.28. 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 seed imports to the United States
The United States imported $94.1 million of corn seed in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Canada (42%), Chile (39%), Argentina (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $39.7M | 42% |
| Chile | $36.6M | 39% |
| Argentina | $10.0M | 11% |
| France | $4.4M | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $713K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $331K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $215K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $152K | 0.2% |
| Ghana | $59K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1005.10: Cereals: maize (corn), seed.
Common questions
What is the value of corn seed exported by the United States?
The United States exported corn seed worth $304.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 121 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy corn seed from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($165.9 million), followed by Mexico (12%) and Pakistan (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 389% on the year.
What is the average export price of corn seed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $1.28 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 seed from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $335.8 million in 2017 to $304.5 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $416.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import corn seed?
Yes. The United States imported $94.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Chile and Argentina. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $210.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn seed?
The HS code for corn seed is subheading 1005.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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