Double cream imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of double cream by the United States reached $37.3 million in 2024 (39.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.3M | 39.7K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 8.3K t |
Where the United States imports double cream from
Mexico alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $19.0M | 51% |
| Ireland | $3.8M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 9.4% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 9% |
| France | $2.6M | 7% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $721K | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $220K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $211K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 69% below the world average of $3.00, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Double cream exports from the United States
The United States exported $31.8 million of double cream in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (47%), Mexico (36%), Bermuda (3%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.9M | 47% |
| Mexico | $11.3M | 36% |
| Bermuda | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $584K | 1.8% |
| Bahamas | $581K | 1.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $553K | 1.7% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $454K | 1.4% |
| Aruba | $314K | 1% |
| Cuba | $256K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $239K | 0.8% |
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 0401.50: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of double cream imported by the United States?
The United States imported double cream worth $37.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply double cream to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by Ireland (10%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of double cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $3.00 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 imports of double cream to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $37.3 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $39.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export double cream?
Yes. The United States exported $31.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Bermuda. That compares with imports of $37.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for double cream?
The HS code for double cream is subheading 0401.50. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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