Whiskey imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.87 billion of whiskey in 2024 (167.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 225 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $2.45 billion.
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 | $1.87B | 167.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.88B | 167.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.07B | 161.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.79B | 192.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.72B | 130.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.45B | 145.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.33B | 143.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.09B | 139.4K t |
Where the United States imports whiskey from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.34B | 72% |
| Ireland | $207.6M | 11% |
| Canada | $181.9M | 9.7% |
| Japan | $71.2M | 3.8% |
| France | $43.6M | 2.3% |
| India | $6.1M | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 0.3% |
| Greece | $1.7M | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.16 per kg, 58% above the world average of $7.05. 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.
Whiskey exports from the United States
Exports of whiskey by the United States reached $1.49 billion in 2024 (202.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. The largest buyer markets were Germany (10%), Australia (7%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $155.2M | 10% |
| Australia | $111.1M | 7.5% |
| France | $98.0M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $93.3M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $92.6M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $83.6M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $77.2M | 5.2% |
| Canada | $75.9M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $75.4M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $74.0M | 5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2208.30: Whiskies.
Common questions
What is the value of whiskey imported by the United States?
The United States imported whiskey worth $1.87 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 225 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply whiskey to the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.34 billion), followed by Ireland (11%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of whiskey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.16 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $7.05 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 whiskey to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.09 billion in 2017 to $1.87 billion in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $2.45 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export whiskey?
Yes. The United States exported $1.49 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Australia and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $377.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for whiskey?
The HS code for whiskey is subheading 2208.30. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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