Planting Seeds
U.S. Planting Seeds Exports in 2023
Total Export Value
$1.73 Billion
Total Volume
654,153 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$1.7 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.29% (2014-2023)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Canada | $371.55 Million |
| European Union | $335.85 Million |
| Mexico | $308.8 Million |
| China | $111 Million |
| Argentina | $77.94 Million |
| Japan | $55.64 Million |
| Pakistan | $53.32 Million |
| South Korea | $47.52 Million |
| Saudi Arabia | $33.44 Million |
| Dominican Republic | $22.86 Million |
Data and Analysis
On October 30, 2024, the National Agriculture Technology Extension Service Center (NATESC) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) released its supply and demand forecast for major crop seeds (i.e., rice, corn, wheat, soybean, cotton, and rapeseed) for Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25 at the National Seed Information Exchange and Commodity Trading Fair.
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News and Features
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