Import Data of Okra in the U.S. for 2023
In the year 2023, a significant amount of Okra was imported into the United States. Here's an overview of the import data, focusing on quantities, countries of origin, top exporters, and importers.
1. Quantity Imported
The total weight of Okra imported in 2023 was approximately 50,852,089.23 kg. The data was shipped using various unit types, with the most common being:
- BOX: 3,223,179 (1,943 shipments)
- CTN: 736,011 (344 shipments)
- CAS: 675,642 (176 shipments)
- PKG: 304,475 (140 shipments)
- PCS: 202,270 (121 shipments)
- BIN: 2,645 (13 shipments)
- UNT: 14,335 (10 shipments)
- DRM: 771 (5 shipments)
- PLT: 368 (4 shipments)
- BDL: 3,728 (2 shipments)
2. Top Exporting Countries
The following table shows the top countries exporting Okra to the U.S., along with their primary loading ports:
| Country | Loading Port | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras (HN) | Puerto Cortes | 1,564 |
| Guatemala (GT) | Puerto Barrios | 636 |
| Guatemala (GT) | Santo Tomas | 206 |
| Guatemala (GT) | Puerto Manzanillo | 21 |
| India (IN) | Kaohsiung | 25 |
| India (IN) | Jawaharlal Nehru | 21 |
| India (IN) | Mundra | 19 |
| China (CN) | Qingdao | 29 |
| China (CN) | Pusan | 12 |
| China (CN) | Xiamen | 11 |
| Dominican Republic (DO) | Puerto Plata | 24 |
| Dominican Republic (DO) | Santo Tomas | 23 |
| Dominican Republic (DO) | Rio Haina | 6 |
3. Top Exporters to the U.S.
The following list shows the top exporters of Okra to the United States in 2023:
- Frutas y Vegetales del Golfo S de R (304 shipments)
- Sinclair Import Group S de RL (190 shipments)
- Alimentos Congelados SA (160 shipments)
- Los Perejiles de Berthita SA DE CV (115 shipments)
- Frutas y Vegetales del Golfo S de BO El Centro CLL Vicente Williams (109 shipments)
4. Top Importers to the U.S.
The following list shows the top importers of Okra to the United States in 2023:
- Hanover Foods Corp (305 shipments)
- Agricultural Marketing Services Inc (247 shipments)
- Double Green Wholesales Inc (218 shipments)
- Jalaram Produce Inc (163 shipments)
- Sigma Star International Inc (154 shipments)
These figures provide valuable insights into the flow of Okra imports in the United States during 2023. Understanding these data can help inform business strategies, improve supply chain management, and support policy decisions related to international trade.