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Rye United States Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Rye Bran, Rye Grain
HS Code
100290
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • United States Rye market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
  • 22 export partner companies and 22 import partner companies are mapped for Rye in United States.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 2 export partner countries and 3 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.

Rye Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States

22 export partner companies are tracked for Rye in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Rye export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 100290.
Scatter points are sampled from 77.1% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Rye in United States

5 sampled Rye transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Rye sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2025-12-31: 1.12 USD / kg, 2025-12-31: 1.02 USD / kg, 2025-12-31: 1.12 USD / kg, 2025-11-12: 1.09 USD / kg, 2025-11-04: 1.12 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-12-31SEM***** ** ***** *** *****1.12 USD / kg (United States) (Mexico)
2025-12-31SEM***** ** ***** *** *****1.02 USD / kg (United States) (Mexico)
2025-12-31SEM***** ** ***** *** *****1.12 USD / kg (United States) (Mexico)
2025-11-12SEM**** ** ***** *** *****1.09 USD / kg (United States) (Mexico)
2025-11-04SEM**** ** ***** *** ***** **** *******1.12 USD / kg (United States) (Mexico)

Top Rye Export Suppliers and Companies in United States

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 22 total export partner companies tracked for Rye in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
United States Export Partner Coverage
22 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States export network depth for Rye.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Rye partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in United States.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Rye in United States (HS Code 100290)

Analyze 3 years of Rye export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20242,449,000633,646 USD
2023931,000195,184 USD
2022651,000165,198 USD

Top Destination Markets for Rye Exports from United States (HS Code 100290) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 2 destination countries for Rye exports from United States.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Canada2,385,000628,546 USD
2British Virgin Islands64,0005,100 USD

Rye Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

22 import partner companies are tracked for Rye in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 63.3% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Rye in United States

5 sampled Rye import transactions in United States provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Rye sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-02-26: 0.22 USD / kg, 2026-02-23: 0.22 USD / kg, 2026-02-11: 2.88 USD / kg, 2026-02-11: 6.97 USD / kg, 2026-01-26: 0.22 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-02-26RYE **** *** *** **** *** **** *** *** ****0.22 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-23WHO** *** ***** ***** *** *****0.22 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-11BOX** ****** **** ******* ****** ********* **** ********* ******* *** * *** ** ****** *** ***** **2.88 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-11BOX** ****** **** ******* ****** **** ****** **** ********* ******* *** * *** ** **** * *** ** ** **6.97 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-26RYE ***** *** ******* *** *** ***** *** ******* ***0.22 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Rye Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 22 total import partner companies tracked for Rye in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Crop ProductionBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-21
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
United States Import Partner Coverage
22 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Rye in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Rye importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Rye in United States (HS Code 100290)

Track 3 years of Rye import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
2024223,175,02668,986,810 USD
2023245,514,87185,821,116 USD
2022217,753,48967,323,493 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Rye to United States (HS Code 100290) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 3 origin supplier countries supplying Rye to United States.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Germany117,301,00039,340,241 USD
2Canada83,874,02625,308,474 USD
3Poland22,000,0004,338,095 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDry (Grain)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Market

Rye in the United States is a niche cereal grain with domestic production concentrated in Northern Plains and Upper Midwest states (e.g., North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota) as reflected in USDA NASS state crop summaries. Despite domestic output, the U.S. is a net importer of rye grain, with UN Comtrade-based data showing much larger import values than export values in recent years and Canada as a leading supplier. In key producing areas such as North Dakota, winter rye is the dominant type, and a substantial share of production is tied to the seed/cover-crop channel alongside grain harvested for feed and human food uses. Quality and marketability risk is strongly influenced by grain-grade factors and contaminants highlighted in USDA AMS Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) rye standards, including special grade triggers such as ergoty rye.
Market RoleNet importer with domestic niche production
Domestic RoleSmall-grain crop used both as seed (notably for cover crops) and as grain for livestock feed and human consumption channels (milling/baking and brewing/distilling) in producing regions

Specification

Primary VarietyWinter rye (cereal rye)
Secondary Variety
  • Spring rye
Physical Attributes
  • Test weight (lb/bu) is a core grade determinant under U.S. rye standards.
  • Dockage and foreign material limits are used in grading under U.S. rye standards.
  • Damaged kernels and heat-damaged kernels are explicitly defined and limited by grade in U.S. rye standards.
  • Thin rye is a defined grading factor (material passing a specified sieve) in U.S. rye standards.
  • Musty, sour, or commercially objectionable foreign odor can trigger U.S. Sample grade under U.S. rye standards.
Grades
  • U.S. No. 1
  • U.S. No. 2
  • U.S. No. 3
  • U.S. No. 4
  • U.S. Sample grade
  • Special grades: Ergoty rye, Garlicky rye, Light garlicky rye, Light smutty rye, Smutty rye, Plump rye (per USDA AMS FGIS rye standards)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Domestic: farm production in Northern Plains/Upper Midwest → grain elevator/handler → domestic milling/feed users
  • Import: foreign supplier → U.S. port of entry inspection/clearance → importer/handler → domestic milling/feed users
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Food Safety HighErgot and mycotoxin-related contamination is a primary deal-breaker risk for U.S. rye channels: USDA AMS FGIS defines a special grade threshold for 'ergoty rye' and NDSU Extension notes rye’s susceptibility to ergot and Fusarium head blight (which can be associated with vomitoxin), creating rejection/downgrading and animal/human health risk exposure if not controlled.Require lot-level COAs and screening for ergot bodies/mycotoxins, use cleaning/segregation protocols, and contract to U.S. rye grade/spec parameters (including special grade triggers) before shipment/acceptance.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNonconformance to U.S. rye grade factors (e.g., test weight, foreign material, damaged kernels, objectionable odors, and special grade conditions such as ergoty/garlicky/smutty) can result in downgrades to U.S. Sample grade or special grade designations, reducing marketability and increasing dispute risk.Align purchase specs with USDA AMS FGIS U.S. Standards for Rye and implement pre-shipment inspection and dispute-resolution clauses tied to official grading when applicable.
Phytosanitary MediumImport requirements can vary by commodity form and origin, and APHIS may require permits, phytosanitary documentation, or treatments to prevent pest/pathogen entry; noncompliance can lead to delays or refusal of entry.Check APHIS ACIR requirements for the specific rye commodity form/origin and confirm documentation and any required treatments prior to shipping.
Logistics MediumBecause rye is a bulk, freight-intensive grain, volatility in rail/ocean freight rates and port congestion can materially affect delivered cost and timing for U.S. buyers, particularly for import-dependent supply.Use forward freight coverage where feasible, diversify origins/entry ports, and hold buffer inventory for critical users during peak logistics disruption periods.
Climate MediumWinter rye production in key U.S. regions is exposed to weather variability during heading/flowering (which can elevate Fusarium head blight risk) and to winter survival/stand risks in winter cereal systems, contributing to yield and quality volatility.Diversify sourcing across states/origins, use agronomic risk controls (variety selection and disease management), and maintain acceptance testing to manage quality variability.
Sustainability
  • Rye is widely used as a cover crop in U.S. cropping systems, with documented benefits including reduced soil erosion, reduced nitrogen losses, and weed suppression when properly managed (e.g., Northern Plains guidance).
  • Volunteer rye/seed shattering can create contamination and rotational management issues if rye is allowed to mature or is not terminated/managed appropriately in cover-crop contexts.

Sources

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