Rye seed imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rye seed by the United States reached $22.6 million in 2024 (66.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 69 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.4 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 | $22.6M | 66.6K t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 93.8K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 60.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 53.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 46.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 60.6K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 82.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 61.8K t |
Where the United States imports rye seed from
Canada alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.3M | 99% |
| Italy | $123K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $109K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $32K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $0K | 0% |
| Cambodia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 48% below the world average of $0.66, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rye seed exports from the United States
Exports of rye seed by the United States reached $4.9 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.7M | 75% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 23% |
| Mexico | $101K | 2.1% |
| Guyana | $38K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $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 1002.10: Cereals: rye, seed.
Common questions
What is the value of rye seed imported by the United States?
The United States imported rye seed worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 69 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply rye seed to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($22.3 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of rye seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $0.66 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 seed to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2023 at $36.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export rye seed?
Yes. The United States exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Japan and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rye seed?
The HS code for rye seed is subheading 1002.10. 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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