Ground chili powder imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ground chili powder by the United States reached $338.5 million in 2024 (128.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. That is 6% more than in 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 | $338.5M | 128.8K t |
| 2023 | $320.8M | 101.5K t |
| 2022 | $280.3M | 117.8K t |
| 2021 | $261.8M | 119.0K t |
| 2020 | $217.5M | 110.0K t |
| 2019 | $188.2M | 97.6K t |
| 2018 | $165.0M | 91.8K t |
| 2017 | $158.8M | 82.1K t |
Where the United States imports ground chili powder from
Most of the value came from India (29%), Spain (27%), China (18%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground chili powder exports from the United States
Exports of ground chili powder by the United States reached $18.7 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (31%), Mexico (16%), El Salvador (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+800% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.7M | 31% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 16% |
| El Salvador | $855K | 4.6% |
| Costa Rica | $807K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $773K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $726K | 3.9% |
| India | $657K | 3.5% |
| Colombia | $558K | 3% |
| Sweden | $546K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $545K | 2.9% |
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 0904.22: Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground chili powder imported by the United States?
The United States imported ground chili powder worth $338.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 128.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 213 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground chili powder to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($99.2 million), followed by Spain (27%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground chili powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.01 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 chili powder to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $158.8 million in 2017 to $338.5 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export ground chili powder?
Yes. The United States exported $18.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and El Salvador. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $319.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground chili powder?
The HS code for ground chili powder is subheading 0904.22. 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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