SITCSection 3

Peat (Including Peat Litter), Agglomerated or Not

Name: Peat (Including Peat Litter), Agglomerated or Not (SITC 32230) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 32230Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $26.4M; YTD $191.5M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $2.0M

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U.S. imports of peat (including peat litter), agglomerated or not (SITC 32230) totaled $26.4M in July 2026, traded with 22 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Peat occupies a dual commercial role: as a low-grade solid fuel in countries with large bog resources, and as a horticultural growing medium — the latter being the more significant trade flow into the United States. The heading covers both energy-grade peat and peat litter (used as animal bedding), whether loose or agglomerated, reflecting the range of physical forms in which it enters commerce. Importers of horticultural peat should be aware that USDA APHIS may require phytosanitary documentation to address potential pest and weed-seed concerns associated with organic growing media.

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4.7K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$26.4MYoY · Pro

Exports

$2.0MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$38.7M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 13 of 32 in section 3

Share of section 3 imports0.14%

Basic heading 32230 · $26.4M of $19.0B

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Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Canada and Latvia together supply 96% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does USDA APHIS regulate peat imports, and what documentation is typically required?

USDA APHIS has authority over imported plant-based materials, including peat, due to the potential for soil-borne pests and weed seeds. Importers may be required to provide phytosanitary certificates from the exporting country's national plant protection organization, and shipments may be subject to port-of-entry inspection. Requirements vary by origin country and peat type, so consulting APHIS import regulations before shipment is advisable.

How is energy-grade peat distinguished from horticultural peat at the classification level?

SITC 32230 does not subdivide peat by end use — both fuel-grade and horticultural peat fall within the same heading. The distinction matters commercially and for downstream regulatory purposes (APHIS phytosanitary review for horticultural grades), but the customs classification is the same regardless of whether the peat is destined for combustion or use as a growing medium.