India to USA trade data · HS 2304
Exporting Soybean Meal from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $30.9M of soybean meal (HS 2304) from India, 6.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 6th largest supplier of 15 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $30.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -86%
- India's rank
- 6th of 15
- Share of US imports
- 6.8%
- Average duty paid
- 10.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of soybean meal from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $3.2M, down 86% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with soybean meal
US imports of HS 2304 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 15 countries: $454M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $108M | 23.7% |
| 2. Togo | $69.6M | 15.3% |
| 3. Türkiye | $61.2M | 13.5% |
| 4. Nigeria | $58.4M | 12.9% |
| 5. Ethiopia | $40.9M | 9% |
| 6. India | $30.9M | 6.8% |
| 7. Benin | $28.2M | 6.2% |
| 8. Russia | $22.8M | 5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for soybean meal from India
Top US ports for HS 2304 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | $17.4M | 56.4% |
| Baltimore, MD | $8.4M | 27.1% |
| Tacoma, WA | $2.8M | 8.9% |
| Seattle, WA | $1.8M | 6% |
| Newark, NJ | $314K | 1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $132K | 0.4% |
US duty
Duty paid on soybean meal from India
Across all HS 2304 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 10.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 9.2% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Soybean Meal from India to the USA: FAQs
How much soybean meal does the US import from India?
$30.9M in 2025 (HS 2304), which made India the 6th largest supplier of 15 countries with 6.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $3.2M, down 86% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for soybean meal in the US market?
Canada (23.7%), Togo (15.3%), Türkiye (13.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on soybean meal from India?
On average, the duty paid was 10.9% of the value of soybean meal from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (9.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2304: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive soybean meal from India?
Oakland, CA (56.4%), Baltimore, MD (27.1%), Tacoma, WA (8.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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