Sunflower cake imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sunflower cake by the United States reached $10.0 million in 2024 (25.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $10.0M | 25.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 36.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 22.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 8.9K t |
Where the United States imports sunflower cake from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.7M | 87% |
| Ukraine | $780K | 7.8% |
| Argentina | $305K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $190K | 1.9% |
| Ecuador | $7K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 56% above the world average of $0.25. 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.
Sunflower cake exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported sunflower cake worth $8.7 million (37.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Israel (42%), Thailand (27%), Canada (25%).
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sunflower cake imports (HS 2306.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2306.30: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of sunflower seed oils.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower cake imported by the United States?
The United States imported sunflower cake worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower cake to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Ukraine (8%) and Argentina (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower cake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $0.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunflower cake to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 320%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export sunflower cake?
Yes. The United States exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Thailand and Canada. That compares with imports of $10.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sunflower cake?
The HS code for sunflower cake is subheading 2306.30. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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