Ground vanilla imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ground vanilla by the United States reached $6.7 million in 2024 (211 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.5 million.
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 | $6.7M | 211 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 316 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 320 t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 299 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 296 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 339 t |
| 2018 | $26.5M | 352 t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 360 t |
Where the United States imports ground vanilla from
Most of the value came from Madagascar (24%), Singapore (21%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $1.6M | 24% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 21% |
| Indonesia | $601K | 8.9% |
| France | $542K | 8.1% |
| Thailand | $420K | 6.3% |
| New Zealand | $386K | 5.7% |
| Uganda | $380K | 5.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $377K | 5.6% |
| Canada | $352K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $234K | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.88 per kg, 29% above the world average of $24.62. 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.
Ground vanilla exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.6 million of ground vanilla in 2024 (149 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 108 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (24%), Canada (17%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $865K | 24% |
| Canada | $627K | 17% |
| France | $383K | 11% |
| Australia | $204K | 5.7% |
| Ecuador | $138K | 3.8% |
| Jamaica | $134K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $94K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $79K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $75K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 2% |
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 0905.20: Spices: vanilla, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground vanilla imported by the United States?
The United States imported ground vanilla worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 211 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground vanilla to the United States?
Madagascar was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Singapore (21%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground vanilla per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.88 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $24.62 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 vanilla to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $26.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export ground vanilla?
Yes. The United States exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Canada and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground vanilla?
The HS code for ground vanilla is subheading 0905.20. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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