Inactive yeast imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $164.1 million of inactive yeast in 2024 (56.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 191 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 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 | $164.1M | 56.3K t |
| 2023 | $156.0M | 46.0K t |
| 2022 | $165.5M | 52.4K t |
| 2021 | $135.2M | 44.6K t |
| 2020 | $126.9M | 43.9K t |
| 2019 | $112.7M | 36.1K t |
| 2018 | $116.9M | 40.0K t |
| 2017 | $109.9M | 34.9K t |
Where the United States imports inactive yeast from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (25%), China (13%), Belgium (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 32% above the world average of $2.20. 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.
Inactive yeast exports from the United States
The United States exported $95.9 million of inactive yeast in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 126 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (26%), Mexico (10%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $24.9M | 26% |
| Mexico | $9.7M | 10% |
| Japan | $8.5M | 8.9% |
| China | $7.7M | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| New Zealand | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Australia | $2.0M | 2.1% |
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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2102.20: Yeasts: inactive, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead.
Common questions
What is the value of inactive yeast imported by the United States?
The United States imported inactive yeast worth $164.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 191 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply inactive yeast to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($41.7 million), followed by China (13%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of inactive yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $2.20 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 inactive yeast to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.9 million in 2017 to $164.1 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $165.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export inactive yeast?
Yes. The United States exported $95.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $68.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for inactive yeast?
The HS code for inactive yeast is subheading 2102.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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