Hay
U.S. Hay Exports in 2023
Total Export Value
$1.34 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
3.21 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$1.51 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2.4% (2014-2023)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| China | $398.19 Million |
| Japan | $368.51 Million |
| Saudi Arabia | $219.44 Million |
| South Korea | $148.53 Million |
| United Arab Emirates | $67.91 Million |
| Taiwan | $58.18 Million |
| Canada | $30.85 Million |
| Qatar | $20.37 Million |
| Oman | $4.84 Million |
| Kuwait | $3.53 Million |
Data and Analysis
In 2021, Chinese imports of alfalfa pellets hit record levels of 52,254 metric tons (MT) and $13.66 million by value, increases of 62 percent and 70 percent respectively. The market is dominated by Spanish-origin pellets.
As the 14th largest export destination, the United Kingdom (UK) has been an important and growing market for U.S. agricultural products. Shared heritage and cultural ties have continued to bolster U.S.-UK trade. The United States is the second largest UK agricultural supplier, behind the European Union (EU). The market presents many opportunities for intermediate and consumer-oriented products.
On January 11, 2021, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that India and the United States agreed to a framework that will implement market access for agricultural products from both countries.
News and Features
China’s growing middle class and rising demand for high-quality food products have led to a boom in the country’s dairy sector. With the help of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and the Cochran Fellowship Program, U.S. alfalfa hay producers...