Puffed cereals exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of puffed cereals by the United States reached $595.0 million in 2024 (164.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 165 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $595.0M | 164.7K t |
| 2023 | $639.5M | 175.1K t |
| 2022 | $623.4M | 190.8K t |
| 2021 | $534.3M | 238.5K t |
| 2020 | $580.5M | 274.4K t |
| 2019 | $561.7M | 256.1K t |
| 2018 | $539.1M | 249.2K t |
| 2017 | $516.4M | 243.3K t |
Where the United States exports puffed cereals to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $443.4M | 75% |
| Mexico | $51.7M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11.9M | 2% |
| Honduras | $6.5M | 1.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.0M | 1% |
| Jamaica | $4.9M | 0.8% |
| Panama | $4.4M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $4.2M | 0.7% |
| Bahamas | $3.9M | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, close to the world average of $3.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Puffed cereals imports to the United States
Imports of puffed cereals by the United States reached $547.8 million in 2024 (162.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (47%), Mexico (26%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $258.6M | 47% |
| Mexico | $140.4M | 26% |
| Germany | $25.1M | 4.6% |
| India | $16.6M | 3% |
| Thailand | $14.8M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $10.8M | 2% |
| China | $9.9M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 1.7% |
| El Salvador | $8.8M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 1.5% |
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 1904.10: Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products.
Common questions
What is the value of puffed cereals exported by the United States?
The United States exported puffed cereals worth $595.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 165 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy puffed cereals from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($443.4 million), followed by Mexico (9%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 137 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average export price of puffed cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.46 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 puffed cereals from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $516.4 million in 2017 to $595.0 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $639.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import puffed cereals?
Yes. The United States imported $547.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Mexico and Germany. That compares with exports of $595.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for puffed cereals?
The HS code for puffed cereals is subheading 1904.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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