Rolled oats imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $215.7 million of rolled oats in 2024 (200.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $215.7M | 200.3K t |
| 2023 | $219.5M | 185.0K t |
| 2022 | $241.4M | 182.3K t |
| 2021 | $145.6M | 155.9K t |
| 2020 | $137.7M | 152.7K t |
| 2019 | $116.5M | 137.9K t |
| 2018 | $109.7M | 139.3K t |
| 2017 | $102.2M | 130.1K t |
Where the United States imports rolled oats from
Canada alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $200.7M | 93% |
| Ireland | $7.0M | 3.3% |
| Chile | $3.5M | 1.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $832K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $751K | 0.4% |
| Guatemala | $706K | 0.3% |
| Jamaica | $658K | 0.3% |
| France | $399K | 0.2% |
| Honduras | $123K | 0.1% |
| India | $119K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rolled oats exports from the United States
Exports of rolled oats by the United States reached $32.9 million in 2024 (20.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 118 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Taiwan (26%), Mexico (21%), Canada (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $8.6M | 26% |
| Mexico | $7.1M | 22% |
| Canada | $7.0M | 21% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| China | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $884K | 2.7% |
| Costa Rica | $695K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $677K | 2.1% |
| Bahamas | $624K | 1.9% |
| Belize | $603K | 1.8% |
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 1104.12: Cereal grains: rolled or flaked, of oats.
Common questions
What is the value of rolled oats imported by the United States?
The United States imported rolled oats worth $215.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 200.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolled oats to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($200.7 million), followed by Ireland (3%) and Chile (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolled oats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.00 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 rolled oats to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.2 million in 2017 to $215.7 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2022 at $241.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export rolled oats?
Yes. The United States exported $32.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Taiwan, Mexico and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $182.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolled oats?
The HS code for rolled oats is subheading 1104.12. 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 1104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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