Linseed cake imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.9 million of linseed cake in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 72 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.2 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 | $2.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 5.5K t |
Where the United States imports linseed cake from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.9M | 98% |
| India | $26K | 0.9% |
| China | $21K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 59% above the world average of $0.44. 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.
Linseed cake exports from the United States
Exports of linseed cake by the United States reached $442 thousand in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $431K | 98% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 2.4% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Guatemala | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States linseed cake imports (HS 2306.20): 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 2306.20: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of linseed oils.
Common questions
What is the value of linseed cake imported by the United States?
The United States imported linseed cake worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 72 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply linseed cake to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of linseed cake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $0.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of linseed cake to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export linseed cake?
Yes. The United States exported $442 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Taiwan and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for linseed cake?
The HS code for linseed cake is subheading 2306.20. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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