Millet grain exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $23.7 million of millet grain in 2024 (58.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 106 countries for exports of this product. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $53.8 million.
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 | $23.7M | 58.8K t |
| 2023 | $30.8M | 51.4K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 56.0K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 29.9K t |
| 2020 | $44.7M | 97.1K t |
| 2019 | $53.8M | 119.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 88.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 69.7K t |
Where the United States exports millet grain to
Most of it went to Indonesia (39%), Canada (15%), Philippines (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $9.1M | 39% |
| Canada | $3.7M | 15% |
| Philippines | $2.8M | 12% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $962K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $903K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $856K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $808K | 3.4% |
| Guatemala | $271K | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $219K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Millet grain imports to the United States
The United States imported $3.4 million of millet grain in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 52% |
| France | $427K | 13% |
| Spain | $248K | 7.3% |
| China | $234K | 6.9% |
| Canada | $231K | 6.8% |
| Ghana | $112K | 3.3% |
| Senegal | $101K | 3% |
| Russia | $47K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $43K | 1.3% |
| Gambia | $27K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1008.29: Cereals: millet, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of millet grain exported by the United States?
The United States exported millet grain worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 106 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy millet grain from the United States?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Canada (15%) and the Philippines (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 53 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average export price of millet grain per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.46 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 exports of millet grain from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $53.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import millet grain?
Yes. The United States imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, France and Spain. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for millet grain?
The HS code for millet grain is subheading 1008.29. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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