Plant extracts and saps imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plant extracts and saps by the United States reached $1.05 billion in 2024 (45.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.05B | 45.1K t |
| 2023 | $835.0M | 40.0K t |
| 2022 | $953.2M | 36.8K t |
| 2021 | $990.9M | 39.1K t |
| 2020 | $924.2M | 37.4K t |
| 2019 | $793.7M | 33.2K t |
| 2018 | $752.8M | 33.5K t |
| 2017 | $684.2M | 34.5K t |
Where the United States imports plant extracts and saps from
Most of the value came from China (33%), India (32%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $344.1M | 33% |
| India | $336.9M | 32% |
| France | $92.1M | 8.8% |
| Spain | $80.3M | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $38.5M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $18.0M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $17.3M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $14.1M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $12.1M | 1.2% |
| Chile | $10.6M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.26 per kg, 91% above the world average of $12.20. 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.
Plant extracts and saps exports from the United States
The United States exported $241.0 million of plant extracts and saps in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 171 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (26%), Ireland (11%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $63.5M | 26% |
| Ireland | $26.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $19.7M | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $14.5M | 6% |
| China | $11.2M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $10.1M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $8.3M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $7.9M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $6.6M | 2.7% |
| France | $5.7M | 2.4% |
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 1302.19: Vegetable saps and extracts: n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1.
Common questions
What is the value of plant extracts and saps imported by the United States?
The United States imported plant extracts and saps worth $1.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 201 countries worldwide, with 27% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant extracts and saps to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($344.1 million), followed by India (32%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 90 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant extracts and saps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.26 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $12.20 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 plant extracts and saps to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $684.2 million in 2017 to $1.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export plant extracts and saps?
Yes. The United States exported $241.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Ireland and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $808.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant extracts and saps?
The HS code for plant extracts and saps is subheading 1302.19. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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