🇺🇸 United States imports of other oil seeds: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported other oil seeds worth $414.9 million (187.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of other oil seeds by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $414.9M | 187.0K t |
| 2023 | $458.0M | 229.9K t |
| 2022 | $429.2M | 197.5K t |
| 2021 | $343.6M | 186.5K t |
| 2020 | $340.1M | 173.2K t |
| 2019 | $331.7M | 172.0K t |
| 2018 | $317.3M | 173.7K t |
| 2017 | $293.7M | 166.2K t |
Where the United States imports other oil seeds from
Most of the value came from Canada (32%), Paraguay (15%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $130.7M | 32% |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | $60.6M | 15% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $57.9M | 14% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $20.5M | 5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $15.3M | 3.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $15.1M | 3.6% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $13.0M | 3.1% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $11.1M | 2.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $10.9M | 2.6% |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | $10.8M | 2.6% |
Types of other oil seeds under HS 1207
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken | 41% |
| 1207.40 | Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken | 21% |
| 1207.50 | Oil seeds: mustard seeds, whether or not broken | 20% |
| 1207.70 | Oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken | 7.5% |
| 1207.29 | Oil seeds: cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken | 5% |
| 1207.91 | Oil seeds: poppy seeds, whether or not broken | 4.4% |
| 1207.60 | Oil seeds: safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken | 0.7% |
| 1207.21 | Oil seeds: cotton seeds, seed, whether or not broken | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average import price of other oil seeds
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 61% above the world average of $1.38. 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 other oil seeds
Exports of other oil seeds by the United States reached $221.4 million in 2024 (352.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (22%), South Korea (18%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $48.4M | 22% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $40.0M | 18% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $26.5M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $26.1M | 12% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $20.9M | 9.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $13.9M | 6.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.4M | 3.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $2.2M | 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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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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Other oil seeds trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of other oil seeds imported by the United States?
The United States imported other oil seeds worth $414.9 million in 2024 (187.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import other oil seeds from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (32%), Paraguay (15%), India (14%).
What is the average import price of other oil seeds in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.38 per kg.
Does the United States export other oil seeds?
Yes. The United States exported other oil seeds worth $221.4 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, South Korea, Canada.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
Other oil seeds falls under HS heading 1207 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading other oil seeds with the United States?
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