Rye grain imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported rye grain worth $62.6 million (231.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $81.6 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 | $62.6M | 231.3K t |
| 2023 | $81.6M | 247.5K t |
| 2022 | $61.7M | 213.8K t |
| 2021 | $48.2M | 196.9K t |
| 2020 | $48.0M | 212.7K t |
| 2019 | $71.7M | 295.8K t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 206.7K t |
| 2017 | $32.1M | 139.4K t |
Where the United States imports rye grain from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $33.5M | 53% |
| Canada | $24.9M | 40% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 6.7% |
| Kenya | $85K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Cambodia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.20. 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.
Rye grain exports from the United States
Exports of rye grain by the United States reached $615 thousand in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $605K | 99% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $5K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.4% |
| Bermuda | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
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 1002.90: Cereals: rye, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of rye grain imported by the United States?
The United States imported rye grain worth $62.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 88 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply rye grain to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by Canada (40%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of rye grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.20 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 rye grain to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.1 million in 2017 to $62.6 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $81.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export rye grain?
Yes. The United States exported $615 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Br. Virgin Isds and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $62.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rye grain?
The HS code for rye grain is subheading 1002.90. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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