Rennet imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rennet by the United States reached $12.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 142 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 9% on 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 | $12.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States imports rennet from
Denmark alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $10.0M | 78% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 8% |
| Turkey | $725K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $637K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $158K | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $113K | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | $56K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $40K | 0.3% |
| China | $33K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.60 per kg, close to the world average of $10.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rennet exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.1 million of rennet in 2024 (250 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 72 countries. Most of it went to Canada (45%), Nicaragua (9%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.9M | 45% |
| Nicaragua | $374K | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $356K | 8.7% |
| Venezuela | $301K | 7.3% |
| Mexico | $273K | 6.7% |
| Honduras | $117K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $82K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $80K | 2% |
| Costa Rica | $78K | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $77K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rennet imports (HS 3507.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3507.10: Enzymes: rennet and concentrates thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of rennet imported by the United States?
The United States imported rennet worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 142 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply rennet to the United States?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of rennet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rennet to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export rennet?
Yes. The United States exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Nicaragua and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rennet?
The HS code for rennet is subheading 3507.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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