Witloof chicory imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of witloof chicory by the United States reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 119 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.4 million.
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 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
Where the United States imports witloof chicory from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (40%), Netherlands (28%), Guatemala (27%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.2M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 28% |
| Guatemala | $1.5M | 27% |
| Spain | $164K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $102K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $74K | 1.3% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.02 per kg, 89% above the world average of $2.66. 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.
Witloof chicory exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.2 million of witloof chicory in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 71 countries for exports of this product. Japan alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.2M | 77% |
| Canada | $649K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $185K | 4.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $129K | 3.1% |
| Panama | $15K | 0.4% |
| Bermuda | $7K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $3K | 0.1% |
| Barbados | $1K | 0% |
| Honduras | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
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 0705.21: Vegetables: witloff chicory (cichorium intybus var. foliosum), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of witloof chicory imported by the United States?
The United States imported witloof chicory worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 119 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply witloof chicory to the United States?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (28%) and Guatemala (27%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of witloof chicory per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $2.66 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 witloof chicory to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $7.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export witloof chicory?
Yes. The United States exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Canada and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for witloof chicory?
The HS code for witloof chicory is subheading 0705.21. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0705 page.
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