Root vegetable flour imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $37.6 million of root vegetable flour in 2024 (24.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. That is 15% 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 | $37.6M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 27.3K t |
| 2022 | $46.0M | 41.1K t |
| 2021 | $43.1M | 29.3K t |
| 2020 | $35.7M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $32.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.9M | 13.4K t |
Where the United States imports root vegetable flour from
Most of the value came from Brazil (21%), Nicaragua (20%), Peru (13%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $7.8M | 21% |
| Nicaragua | $7.5M | 20% |
| Peru | $4.9M | 13% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 11% |
| Honduras | $2.1M | 5.5% |
| Ghana | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| India | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| China | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Nigeria | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $949K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 70% above the world average of $0.90. 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.
Root vegetable flour exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported root vegetable flour worth $9.3 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 134 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.7M | 83% |
| Australia | $348K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $241K | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $146K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $119K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $97K | 1% |
| Bahamas | $67K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $56K | 0.6% |
| Haiti | $53K | 0.6% |
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 1106.20: Flour, meal and powder: of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetable flour imported by the United States?
The United States imported root vegetable flour worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 185 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply root vegetable flour to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Nicaragua (20%) and Peru (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of root vegetable flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $0.90 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 root vegetable flour to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.9 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $46.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export root vegetable flour?
Yes. The United States exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetable flour?
The HS code for root vegetable flour is subheading 1106.20. 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 1106 page.
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