Prices For Peat In 2023

This table presents detailed pricing information for various types of peat in the United States during 2023, including domestic bulk and packaged or baled forms. The data is categorized by peat type—such as humus, hypnum moss, reed-sedge, and sphagnum moss—and is expressed in dollars per metric ton and per cubic meter. These prices are critical for industries relying on peat as a raw material, including horticulture, agriculture, and energy production, as they influence cost structures, supply chain decisions, and market competitiveness. Understanding these price trends also aids policymakers and businesses in assessing the economic impact of peat extraction and trade.

Analysis of the 2023 data reveals that among domestic bulk peat, hypnum moss commands the highest price at $58.37 per metric ton, followed closely by sphagnum moss at $52.34 per metric ton, while humus is significantly lower at $9.65 per metric ton. Packaged or baled sphagnum moss is notably expensive at $64.59 per metric ton, contrasting with the much lower $9.31 per metric ton for reed-sedge in the same form. The average domestic price per metric ton across all types stands at $23.02, with an average volume-based price of $12.19 per cubic meter. Import data shows a substantially higher average customs value of $391.38 per metric ton, indicating that imported peat products may be of higher grade, specialty types, or subject to tariffs and transportation costs. Some data points are withheld to protect proprietary information, but the available figures highlight significant price variability by peat type and packaging, reflecting differing market demands and production costs.