U.S. imports of ryegrass (lolium spp.) seeds for sowing (HS 120925) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) are classified into separate 10-digit lines (1209250020 and 1209250040), reflecting their distinct agronomic roles — annual types are used for quick-establish cover crops and winter overseeding, while perennial ryegrass dominates premium turf and high-quality forage markets. Canada and New Zealand are the leading suppliers, with New Zealand's perennial ryegrass breeding programs particularly influential in the US turf and dairy-forage sectors. USDA APHIS phytosanitary documentation is required for all ryegrass seed imports.
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The annual/perennial split (1209250020 vs. 1209250040) is commercially and legally significant because the two species have different agronomic uses and market values. Classification should be supported by the phytosanitary certificate and commercial invoice identifying the species as Lolium multiflorum (annual) or Lolium perenne (perennial). Blended lots or mislabeled seed can create classification disputes at entry, so importers should request species-level identification from the exporter.
New Zealand hosts world-leading perennial ryegrass breeding programs that have developed endophyte-enhanced varieties prized for persistence and insect resistance in US dairy and turf markets. However, this concentration means that New Zealand's seasonal weather events — drought or wet harvest conditions — can significantly tighten US supply in a given year. Importers relying on specific proprietary New Zealand varieties should consider forward contracting and monitoring Southern Hemisphere harvest conditions as part of their procurement strategy.
Exports
$8.1M
Imports
$2.1M
from 8 countries · YTD: $6.4M
Surplus of $6.0M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $6.0M (net exporter)
YTD: $6.4M imported (April 2026)
151 shipments/month
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Monthly import values over time
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
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