Growing chicory plants imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of growing chicory plants by the United States reached $30.6 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 155 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $30.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 4.0K t |
Where the United States imports growing chicory plants from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $27.8M | 91% |
| Dominican Republic | $894K | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $859K | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $334K | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $207K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $202K | 0.7% |
| Guatemala | $86K | 0.3% |
| India | $74K | 0.2% |
| Honduras | $41K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, 26% above the world average of $4.94. 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.
Growing chicory plants exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.1 million of growing chicory plants in 2024 (947 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 109 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Aruba grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.7M | 77% |
| Aruba | $261K | 4.3% |
| Colombia | $194K | 3.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $154K | 2.5% |
| Bahamas | $128K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $122K | 2% |
| Spain | $115K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $96K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $55K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $43K | 0.7% |
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 0601.20: Plants, live: bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than of heading no. 1212.
Common questions
What is the value of growing chicory plants imported by the United States?
The United States imported growing chicory plants worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 155 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply growing chicory plants to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (3%) and Brazil (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of growing chicory plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $4.94 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 growing chicory plants to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $31.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export growing chicory plants?
Yes. The United States exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Aruba and Colombia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for growing chicory plants?
The HS code for growing chicory plants is subheading 0601.20. It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0601 page.
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