Sweetened condensed milk imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sweetened condensed milk by the United States reached $103.3 million in 2024 (45.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $103.3M | 45.5K t |
| 2023 | $85.2M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $72.3M | 32.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.1M | 24.1K t |
| 2020 | $54.0M | 24.6K t |
| 2019 | $40.6M | 23.5K t |
| 2018 | $50.1M | 22.2K t |
| 2017 | $42.7M | 19.3K t |
Where the United States imports sweetened condensed milk from
Most of the value came from Chile (42%), Mexico (26%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $42.9M | 42% |
| Mexico | $26.8M | 26% |
| South Korea | $13.3M | 13% |
| Peru | $5.3M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $4.2M | 4% |
| Ukraine | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 1% |
| Italy | $987K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $960K | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | $840K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, close to the world average of $2.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweetened condensed milk exports from the United States
The United States exported $14.8 million of sweetened condensed milk in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (47%), Cuba (11%), Bahamas (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.0M | 47% |
| Cuba | $1.6M | 11% |
| Bahamas | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| Colombia | $772K | 5.2% |
| Aruba | $372K | 2.5% |
| Barbados | $292K | 2% |
| Cayman Isds | $257K | 1.7% |
| Honduras | $244K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $232K | 1.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $198K | 1.3% |
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 0402.99: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened condensed milk imported by the United States?
The United States imported sweetened condensed milk worth $103.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 220 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweetened condensed milk to the United States?
Chile was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($42.9 million), followed by Mexico (26%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweetened condensed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.13 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 sweetened condensed milk to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.7 million in 2017 to $103.3 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export sweetened condensed milk?
Yes. The United States exported $14.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Cuba and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $88.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweetened condensed milk?
The HS code for sweetened condensed milk is subheading 0402.99. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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