Forage crop seeds (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of forage crop seeds (other) by the United States reached $79.5 million in 2024 (27.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. That is 11% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79.5M | 27.2K t |
| 2023 | $89.0M | 29.1K t |
| 2022 | $91.5M | 31.2K t |
| 2021 | $77.1M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $80.3M | 30.1K t |
| 2019 | $78.6M | 28.3K t |
| 2018 | $97.9M | 39.0K t |
| 2017 | $79.0M | 31.9K t |
Where the United States exports forage crop seeds (other) to
The largest buyer markets were China (19%), Canada (16%), Mexico (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.2M | 19% |
| Canada | $12.9M | 16% |
| Mexico | $10.4M | 13% |
| South Korea | $6.1M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 4.8% |
| France | $2.9M | 3.6% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.40. 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.
Forage crop seeds (other) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported forage crop seeds (other) worth $30.3 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 191 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.4M | 57% |
| Denmark | $4.5M | 15% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| New Zealand | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $878K | 2.9% |
| Niger | $855K | 2.8% |
| Argentina | $574K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $549K | 1.8% |
| France | $435K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1209.29: Seeds of forage plants: other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of forage crop seeds (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported forage crop seeds (other) worth $79.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 123 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy forage crop seeds (other) from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Canada (16%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average export price of forage crop seeds (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.40 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 forage crop seeds (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $79.0 million in 2017 to $79.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $97.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import forage crop seeds (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $30.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Denmark and Australia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $49.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for forage crop seeds (other)?
The HS code for forage crop seeds (other) is subheading 1209.29. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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