Fresh green beans imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh green beans by the United States reached $259.4 million in 2024 (115.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $259.4M | 115.8K t |
| 2023 | $228.5M | 110.4K t |
| 2022 | $207.7M | 107.5K t |
| 2021 | $195.9M | 106.6K t |
| 2020 | $184.4M | 111.7K t |
| 2019 | $156.0M | 95.4K t |
| 2018 | $155.3M | 95.0K t |
| 2017 | $127.3M | 85.7K t |
Where the United States imports fresh green beans from
Mexico alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $160.0M | 62% |
| Guatemala | $89.4M | 35% |
| Canada | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.5M | 0.6% |
| Nicaragua | $1.2M | 0.5% |
| Honduras | $838K | 0.3% |
| Colombia | $82K | 0% |
| North Macedonia | $54K | 0% |
| Spain | $54K | 0% |
| Egypt | $44K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh green beans exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported fresh green beans worth $38.5 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 148 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 65% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.2M | 65% |
| Mexico | $6.0M | 16% |
| Colombia | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Costa Rica | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Peru | $640K | 1.7% |
| Venezuela | $508K | 1.3% |
| Cuba | $497K | 1.3% |
| Cayman Isds | $401K | 1% |
| Haiti | $386K | 1% |
| Dominican Republic | $378K | 1% |
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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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 0708.20: Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh green beans imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh green beans worth $259.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 179 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh green beans to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($160.0 million), followed by Guatemala (34%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Nicaragua grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh green beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.90 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 fresh green beans to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127.3 million in 2017 to $259.4 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh green beans?
Yes. The United States exported $38.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Colombia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $221.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh green beans?
The HS code for fresh green beans is subheading 0708.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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