Soy sauce imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $138.8 million of soy sauce in 2024 (94.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 219 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 22% on 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 | $138.8M | 94.8K t |
| 2023 | $113.3M | 79.3K t |
| 2022 | $133.7M | 85.7K t |
| 2021 | $114.5M | 82.0K t |
| 2020 | $105.9M | 76.4K t |
| 2019 | $100.4M | 75.9K t |
| 2018 | $111.0M | 86.5K t |
| 2017 | $102.5M | 78.0K t |
Where the United States imports soy sauce from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Japan (10%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.7M | 42% |
| Japan | $14.4M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $13.9M | 10% |
| Canada | $13.4M | 9.7% |
| Thailand | $13.2M | 9.5% |
| Taiwan | $7.4M | 5.3% |
| Philippines | $4.5M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.8M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soy sauce exports from the United States
The United States exported $75.0 million of soy sauce in 2024 (36.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. Most of it went to Canada (47%), Mexico (24%), Chile (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $35.5M | 47% |
| Mexico | $17.7M | 24% |
| Chile | $3.0M | 4% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Costa Rica | $1.5M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $923K | 1.2% |
| Panama | $877K | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $850K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $757K | 1% |
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 2103.10: Sauces: soya.
Common questions
What is the value of soy sauce imported by the United States?
The United States imported soy sauce worth $138.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 219 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply soy sauce to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($58.7 million), followed by Japan (10%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of soy sauce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.69 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 soy sauce to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.5 million in 2017 to $138.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export soy sauce?
Yes. The United States exported $75.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Chile. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $63.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for soy sauce?
The HS code for soy sauce is subheading 2103.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
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