Herbicide exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of herbicide by the United States reached $1.49 billion in 2024 (155.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.49B | 155.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.79B | 177.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.78B | 206.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.44B | 181.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.37B | 187.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.37B | 185.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.55B | 209.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.72B | 259.9K t |
Where the United States exports herbicide to
Most of it went to Canada (44%), Brazil (24%), India (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $654.1M | 44% |
| Brazil | $354.0M | 24% |
| India | $82.1M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $79.5M | 5.4% |
| Argentina | $57.6M | 3.9% |
| France | $24.3M | 1.6% |
| Australia | $22.8M | 1.5% |
| Chile | $22.1M | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $19.6M | 1.3% |
| Colombia | $16.1M | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.57 per kg, 95% above the world average of $4.91. 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.
Herbicide imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported herbicide worth $654.6 million (98.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. The largest suppliers were India (41%), China (24%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $270.4M | 41% |
| China | $156.3M | 24% |
| Germany | $61.6M | 9.4% |
| Canada | $38.2M | 5.8% |
| Israel | $37.2M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $29.3M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $15.6M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $12.7M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $5.3M | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $5.3M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States herbicide exports (HS 3808.93): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3808.93: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of herbicide exported by the United States?
The United States exported herbicide worth $1.49 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 127 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy herbicide from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($654.1 million), followed by Brazil (24%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 116 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average export price of herbicide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.57 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $4.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of herbicide from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.72 billion in 2017 to $1.49 billion in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $1.79 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.56 billion a year.
Does the United States also import herbicide?
Yes. The United States imported $654.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $831.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for herbicide?
The HS code for herbicide is subheading 3808.93. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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