Ground black pepper imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $181.8 million of ground black pepper in 2024 (29.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $181.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2023 | $125.6M | 23.5K t |
| 2022 | $161.4M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $125.7M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $78.8M | 21.7K t |
| 2019 | $82.0M | 21.3K t |
| 2018 | $85.7M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $105.1M | 16.8K t |
Where the United States imports ground black pepper from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $128.1M | 71% |
| India | $31.1M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $5.2M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $4.9M | 2.7% |
| China | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 0.9% |
| Ecuador | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $625K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $619K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.08 per kg, close to the world average of $6.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground black pepper exports from the United States
Exports of ground black pepper by the United States reached $26.6 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. Canada alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.6M | 51% |
| Mexico | $3.6M | 14% |
| Costa Rica | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $517K | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $510K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $488K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $482K | 1.8% |
| Guatemala | $456K | 1.7% |
| Barbados | $338K | 1.3% |
| Panama | $319K | 1.2% |
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 0904.12: Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground black pepper imported by the United States?
The United States imported ground black pepper worth $181.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 219 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground black pepper to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($128.1 million), followed by India (17%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground black pepper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.08 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 ground black pepper to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $105.1 million in 2017 to $181.8 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export ground black pepper?
Yes. The United States exported $26.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $155.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground black pepper?
The HS code for ground black pepper is subheading 0904.12. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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