🇺🇸 United States imports of minor cereals: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $132.6 million of minor cereals in 2024 (63.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of minor cereals by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132.6M | 63.0K t |
| 2023 | $104.6M | 59.1K t |
| 2022 | $95.8M | 56.2K t |
| 2021 | $111.2M | 78.2K t |
| 2020 | $127.6M | 69.1K t |
| 2019 | $122.1M | 58.4K t |
| 2018 | $114.2M | 60.6K t |
| 2017 | $110.8M | 60.6K t |
Where the United States imports minor cereals from
Most of the value came from Peru (47%), Bolivia (24%), Canada (15%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $62.1M | 47% |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | $32.0M | 24% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $20.4M | 15% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.6M | 4.2% |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | $2.7M | 2% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.3M | 1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $915K | 0.7% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $903K | 0.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $856K | 0.7% |
Types of minor cereals under HS 1008
| 1008.50 | Cereals: quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) | 77% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals: n.e.c. in chapter 10 | 6.8% |
| 1008.10 | Cereals: buckwheat | 5.3% |
| 1008.30 | Cereals: canary seeds | 4.4% |
| 1008.29 | Cereals: millet, other than seed | 2.6% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 2.2% |
| 1008.60 | Cereals: triticale | 1.9% |
| 1008.40 | Cereals: fonio (Digitaria spp.) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price of minor cereals
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 298% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
The United States also exports minor cereals
The United States exported $89.8 million of minor cereals in 2024 (111.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 149 countries. Most of it went to Japan (28%), Indonesia (15%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $24.9M | 28% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $13.1M | 15% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $11.1M | 12% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $7.7M | 8.6% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $4.2M | 4.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3.1M | 3.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1.8M | 2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.8M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Minor cereals trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by the United States?
The United States imported minor cereals worth $132.6 million in 2024 (63.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import minor cereals from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Peru (47%), Bolivia (24%), Canada (15%).
What is the average import price of minor cereals in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.53 per kg.
Does the United States export minor cereals?
Yes. The United States exported minor cereals worth $89.8 million in 2024, mainly to Japan, Indonesia, Canada.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
Minor cereals falls under HS heading 1008 (Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading minor cereals with the United States?
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