Rum exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rum by the United States reached $211.5 million in 2024 (55.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 162 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% 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 | $211.5M | 55.8K t |
| 2023 | $222.3M | 51.5K t |
| 2022 | $224.0M | 59.9K t |
| 2021 | $172.8M | 46.1K t |
| 2020 | $150.2M | 39.7K t |
| 2019 | $184.3M | 48.0K t |
| 2018 | $169.2M | 45.5K t |
| 2017 | $177.6M | 38.5K t |
Where the United States exports rum to
Most of it went to Canada (24%), Italy (15%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $50.2M | 24% |
| Italy | $32.7M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $31.6M | 15% |
| Spain | $11.5M | 5.5% |
| France | $8.1M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $7.9M | 3.7% |
| Austria | $6.6M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $6.3M | 3% |
| Singapore | $4.8M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, close to the world average of $4.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rum imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported rum worth $160.7 million (24.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Most of the value came from Dominican Republic (14%), Barbados (12%), Jamaica (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $23.1M | 14% |
| Barbados | $19.0M | 12% |
| Jamaica | $18.1M | 11% |
| Venezuela | $17.6M | 11% |
| France | $17.1M | 11% |
| Panama | $7.9M | 4.9% |
| Guyana | $7.2M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $6.6M | 4.1% |
| Guatemala | $6.4M | 4% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 3.8% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2208.40: Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products.
Common questions
What is the value of rum exported by the United States?
The United States exported rum worth $211.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 162 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy rum from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by Italy (15%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 126 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average export price of rum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $4.31 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 rum from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $177.6 million in 2017 to $211.5 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $224.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import rum?
Yes. The United States imported $160.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Dominican Republic, Barbados and Jamaica. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $50.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rum?
The HS code for rum is subheading 2208.40. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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