Sugar beet pulp imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $15.2 million of sugar beet pulp in 2024 (213.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. That is 99469% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average.
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 | $15.2M | 213.0K t |
| 2023 | $15K | 4 t |
| 2022 | $114K | 413 t |
| 2021 | $136K | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $89K | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $35K | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $274K | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $235K | 168 t |
Where the United States imports sugar beet pulp from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.2M | 100% |
| China | $33K | 0.2% |
| Peru | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, close to the world average of $0.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sugar beet pulp exports from the United States
Exports of sugar beet pulp by the United States reached $3.2 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 69 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 56% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 57% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 36% |
| India | $160K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.4% |
| Saint Maarten | $4K | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $3K | 0.1% |
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 1212.91: Sugar beet: fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar beet pulp imported by the United States?
The United States imported sugar beet pulp worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 213.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 94 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports.
Which countries supply sugar beet pulp to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by China (0%) and Peru (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar beet pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.07 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 sugar beet pulp to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $234 thousand in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export sugar beet pulp?
Yes. The United States exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Ireland and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar beet pulp?
The HS code for sugar beet pulp is subheading 1212.91. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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