Durum wheat seed exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported durum wheat seed worth $3.0 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 76% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $76.0 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 | $3.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 39.6K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 75.6K t |
| 2019 | $76.0M | 275.3K t |
| 2018 | $30.4M | 152.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 48.2K t |
Where the United States exports durum wheat seed to
The largest buyer markets were Gambia (49%), Japan (28%), Mexico (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $1.5M | 50% |
| Japan | $847K | 28% |
| Mexico | $346K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $224K | 7.5% |
| Greece | $41K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Haiti | $6K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 36% below the world average of $0.45, 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.
Durum wheat seed imports to the United States
The United States imported $1.0 million of durum wheat seed in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $616K | 62% |
| United Kingdom | $371K | 37% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $1K | 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 1001.11: Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed.
Common questions
What is the value of durum wheat seed exported by the United States?
The United States exported durum wheat seed worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 82 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries buy durum wheat seed from the United States?
The Gambia was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Japan (28%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average export price of durum wheat seed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $0.45 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 durum wheat seed from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2019 at $76.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import durum wheat seed?
Yes. The United States imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for durum wheat seed?
The HS code for durum wheat seed is subheading 1001.11. 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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