Leeks and shallots imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leeks and shallots by the United States reached $95.6 million in 2024 (67.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 178 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $95.6M | 67.1K t |
| 2023 | $83.0M | 53.7K t |
| 2022 | $65.1M | 40.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 10.9K t |
Where the United States imports leeks and shallots from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $80.0M | 84% |
| Canada | $12.4M | 13% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Colombia | $628K | 0.7% |
| Ecuador | $568K | 0.6% |
| Costa Rica | $238K | 0.3% |
| China | $134K | 0.1% |
| Palestine | $98K | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | $67K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $33K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leeks and shallots exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.5 million of leeks and shallots in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Canada alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.0M | 90% |
| Bermuda | $134K | 3% |
| Bahamas | $86K | 1.9% |
| Cayman Isds | $75K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $35K | 0.8% |
| French Polynesia | $31K | 0.7% |
| Barbados | $22K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $11K | 0.3% |
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 0703.90: Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leeks and shallots imported by the United States?
The United States imported leeks and shallots worth $95.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 178 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply leeks and shallots to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($80.0 million), followed by Canada (13%) and the Dominican Republic (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of leeks and shallots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 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 leeks and shallots to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $95.6 million in 2024, an increase of 441%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export leeks and shallots?
Yes. The United States exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Bermuda and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $91.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leeks and shallots?
The HS code for leeks and shallots is subheading 0703.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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