Food flavoring compound exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.70 billion of food flavoring compound in 2024 (82.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 171 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.70B | 82.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.56B | 77.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.63B | 85.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.53B | 89.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.25B | 75.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.30B | 72.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.30B | 74.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 67.6K t |
Where the United States exports food flavoring compound to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (34%), Mexico (10%), Ireland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $576.7M | 34% |
| Mexico | $167.7M | 9.9% |
| Ireland | $161.3M | 9.5% |
| Brazil | $76.1M | 4.5% |
| China | $67.0M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $64.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $41.8M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $34.1M | 2% |
| Poland | $33.0M | 1.9% |
| Australia | $29.5M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.66 per kg, close to the world average of $21.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food flavoring compound imports to the United States
The United States imported $4.36 billion of food flavoring compound in 2024 (93.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.04B | 93% |
| Canada | $51.9M | 1.2% |
| France | $40.1M | 0.9% |
| China | $29.8M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $27.6M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $27.3M | 0.6% |
| Italy | $20.2M | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $17.9M | 0.4% |
| Spain | $16.2M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $14.0M | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States food flavoring compound exports (HS 3302.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3302.10: Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries.
Common questions
What is the value of food flavoring compound exported by the United States?
The United States exported food flavoring compound worth $1.70 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 171 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy food flavoring compound from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($576.7 million), followed by Mexico (10%) and Ireland (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 146 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of food flavoring compound per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.66 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $21.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of food flavoring compound from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.24 billion in 2017 to $1.70 billion in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.44 billion a year.
Does the United States also import food flavoring compound?
Yes. The United States imported $4.36 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Canada and France. That compares with exports of $1.70 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for food flavoring compound?
The HS code for food flavoring compound is subheading 3302.10. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3302 page.
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