Roasted malt imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of roasted malt by the United States reached $11.9 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.7 million.
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 | $11.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 22.6K t |
Where the United States imports roasted malt from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (42%), Germany (22%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 42% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 22% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 13% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $740K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $347K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $180K | 1.5% |
| France | $116K | 1% |
| Ethiopia | $57K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Roasted malt exports from the United States
Exports of roasted malt by the United States reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.9M | 61% |
| Mexico | $626K | 20% |
| Cuba | $107K | 3.5% |
| Australia | $57K | 1.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $48K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $37K | 1.2% |
| El Salvador | $34K | 1.1% |
| Bahamas | $32K | 1% |
| Japan | $28K | 0.9% |
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 1107.20: Malt: roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of roasted malt imported by the United States?
The United States imported roasted malt worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 168 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply roasted malt to the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of roasted malt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.93 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 roasted malt to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $19.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export roasted malt?
Yes. The United States exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Cuba. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for roasted malt?
The HS code for roasted malt is subheading 1107.20. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1107 page.
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