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Sorghum market in Americas

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

Sorghum production and market volume in the Americas increased significantly from 2020 to 2021. This growth was primarily driven by the introduction of new, more productive hybrid varieties. In February 2020, Bayer Crop Science launched a new forage sorghum hybrid with better drought tolerance and higher yield potential for arid regions. This was followed in May 2021 by Corteva Agriscience's release of an advanced seed range designed to improve forage quality and livestock productivity. These innovations, coupled with rising demand for sorghum as a climate-resilient crop for animal feed and the emerging bioenergy segment, supported the expansion. As a result, the physical market volume rose from 19.9 million t in 2020 to 21.5 million t in 2021, while its value jumped from 3.9 billion $ US to 5.1 billion $ US.

The market contracted sharply in 2022, with volume falling to 14.9 million t and value dropping to 4.2 billion $ US. This decline was largely caused by global supply chain disruptions and high volatility in grain prices, which affected regional market dynamics. A recovery followed in 2023, with market volume rebounding to 19.5 million t and value surging to 5.7 billion $ US. The comeback was supported by the continued adoption of hybrid and dual-purpose seeds, which offered better climate resilience. Furthermore, evolving regulatory and labeling requirements for bioenergy and animal feed applications influenced market access and commercialization, aiding the rebound.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sorghum in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sorghum, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sorghum, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After a two-year decline, sorghum production in the Americas rebounded. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 18,824 thousand tons. The following year, in 2020, production rose to 20,339 thousand tons, marking a moderate increase of 8.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	(1.9%)	8.0%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, the value of sorghum production in the Americas hit its minimum at 3,489 million US dollars. The following year, in 2020, production value climbed to 3,943 million US dollars, showing a significant uptick of 13.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when the value dropped by 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(6.3%)	13.0%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sorghum from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Sorghum exports from the Americas increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, export volume reached its lowest point at 236.0 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year at 42.9%. By 2020, exports had risen to 489.1 thousand tons, up by 57.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 18.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.9%)	32.0%	57.1%	5.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, China, and Pakistan were the top contributors to sorghum exports in kind. Japan accounted for 46.8% of exports, China for 29.1%, and Pakistan for 3.0%. Together, these three countries represented 78.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Sorghum exports from the Americas increased for the second year in a row. In 2018, export value was at its minimum of 45.8 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 39.9%. By 2020, exports had improved to 94.8 million US dollars, up by 64.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 24.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.9%)	26.0%	64.3%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, China, and Pakistan stood out as the main markets for sorghum exports in value terms. Japan contributed 37.5% of export value, China 28.7%, and Pakistan 2.2%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 68.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sorghum to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

The sorghum import market in the Americas showed an unstable trend over the observed period. In 2019, import volume peaked at 480.0 thousand tons, with the largest increase that year at 167.6%. The following year, in 2020, imports dropped sharply to 17.4 thousand tons, down by 96.4% compared to 2019, marking a 28-fold shift from the peak.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.8%)	167.6%	(96.4%)	(63.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The sorghum import market in the Americas exhibited volatility during the timeframe. In 2019, import value reached its maximum at 182.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 78.0%. In 2020, imports fell abruptly to 24.9 million US dollars, down by 86.4% compared to the previous year, representing a 7.3-fold shift from the peak.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US