Dried wood ear mushrooms imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported dried wood ear mushrooms worth $3.9 million (475 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 126 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.9M | 475 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 478 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 393 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 350 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 283 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 319 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 423 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 348 t |
Where the United States imports dried wood ear mushrooms from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 92% |
| Vietnam | $115K | 3% |
| Italy | $80K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $55K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $49K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.12 per kg, 21% below the world average of $10.28, 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.
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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 0712.32: Vegetables: wood ears (Auricularia spp), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried wood ear mushrooms imported by the United States?
The United States imported dried wood ear mushrooms worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 475 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 126 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried wood ear mushrooms to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Vietnam (3%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried wood ear mushrooms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.12 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $10.28 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 imports of dried wood ear mushrooms to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for dried wood ear mushrooms?
The HS code for dried wood ear mushrooms is subheading 0712.32. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0712 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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