Venezuela
U.S. Trade with Venezuela in 2023
Export Market Rank
#35 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$663.57 Million
3-Year Average
$675.15 Million
Compound Average Growth
-6.29% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Venezuela in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean Meal | $328.32 Million | 623,302 | $182.42 Million | -24% |
| Corn | $73.68 Million | 242,757 | $111.07 Million | -71% |
| Wheat | $62.34 Million | 172,474 | $91.11 Million | -70% |
| Soybeans | $48.96 Million | 89,217 | $26.02 Million | 76% |
| Food Preparations | $36.03 Million | 8,930 | $25.64 Million | 25% |
| Rice | $33.29 Million | 77,404 | $47.54 Million | -63% |
| Essential Oils | $14.36 Million | 1,868 | $6.38 Million | -8% |
| Baked Goods | $8.64 Million | 1,827 | $3.15 Million | 490% |
| Dairy Products | $7.98 Million | 3,241 | $4.87 Million | -43% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $6.9 Million | 1,341 | $7.38 Million | -76% |
Data and Analysis
This report identifies the export certification requirements for agricultural and food products. The Venezuelan ministries issue import permits, import licenses, and register processed food products.
This report is an annual update of Venezuela’s agricultural product import standards and enforcement mechanisms for U.S. exporters of agricultural commodities, foods, and beverages.
Marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 Venezuelan sugar production is forecast to increase to 373,000 metric tons due to favorable yields, increased access to quality inputs, improved prices for producers and better sugar industry profit margins.
News and Features
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