Tomato sauce exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tomato sauce by the United States reached $419.4 million in 2024 (236.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419.4M | 236.0K t |
| 2023 | $392.6M | 230.1K t |
| 2022 | $340.2M | 229.1K t |
| 2021 | $322.3M | 238.0K t |
| 2020 | $307.8M | 242.0K t |
| 2019 | $326.3M | 278.0K t |
| 2018 | $332.5M | 286.2K t |
| 2017 | $364.5M | 309.8K t |
Where the United States exports tomato sauce to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (43%), Mexico (17%), Guatemala (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $182.0M | 43% |
| Mexico | $72.6M | 17% |
| Guatemala | $15.9M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $13.1M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $11.9M | 2.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $10.4M | 2.5% |
| Chile | $9.4M | 2.2% |
| Panama | $8.6M | 2.1% |
| El Salvador | $8.5M | 2% |
| Costa Rica | $7.2M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tomato sauce imports to the United States
The United States imported $115.4 million of tomato sauce in 2024 (117.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 223 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Canada (30%), Italy (26%), Mexico (19%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $35.0M | 30% |
| Italy | $30.5M | 26% |
| Mexico | $22.3M | 19% |
| Costa Rica | $5.8M | 5% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.6M | 4% |
| Guatemala | $3.9M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $2.9M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| India | $997K | 0.9% |
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 2103.20: Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato sauce exported by the United States?
The United States exported tomato sauce worth $419.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 236.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 159 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy tomato sauce from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($182.0 million), followed by Mexico (17%) and Guatemala (4%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 141 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average export price of tomato sauce per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.74 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 exports of tomato sauce from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $364.5 million in 2017 to $419.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import tomato sauce?
Yes. The United States imported $115.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Italy and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $304.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomato sauce?
The HS code for tomato sauce is subheading 2103.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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