Maple sugar imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $329.7 million of maple sugar in 2024 (46.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 188 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $329.7M | 46.0K t |
| 2023 | $279.1M | 40.5K t |
| 2022 | $293.1M | 44.7K t |
| 2021 | $278.3M | 44.6K t |
| 2020 | $228.5M | 43.1K t |
| 2019 | $202.5M | 38.2K t |
| 2018 | $193.4M | 30.2K t |
| 2017 | $182.3M | 28.7K t |
Where the United States imports maple sugar from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $329.4M | 100% |
| Chile | $63K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0% |
| Peru | $29K | 0% |
| Mexico | $25K | 0% |
| France | $22K | 0% |
| Poland | $13K | 0% |
| Italy | $7K | 0% |
| China | $6K | 0% |
| Colombia | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.17 per kg, close to the world average of $6.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Maple sugar exports from the United States
Exports of maple sugar by the United States reached $50.5 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 110 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (46%), Canada (30%), Japan (2%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $23.3M | 46% |
| Canada | $15.1M | 30% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $841K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $659K | 1.3% |
| Guatemala | $614K | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $547K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $525K | 1% |
| Philippines | $517K | 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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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 1702.20: Sugars: maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form: maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of maple sugar imported by the United States?
The United States imported maple sugar worth $329.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 188 countries worldwide, with 52% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply maple sugar to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($329.4 million), followed by Chile (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 751% on the year.
What is the average import price of maple sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.17 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.78 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 maple sugar to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $182.3 million in 2017 to $329.7 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export maple sugar?
Yes. The United States exported $50.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $279.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for maple sugar?
The HS code for maple sugar is subheading 1702.20. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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