Canola meal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in canola meal was worth $4.00 billion in 2024, about 12.30 million tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017, and down 14% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.00B | 12.30M t |
| 2023 | $4.67B | 12.38M t |
| 2022 | $3.96B | 10.25M t |
| 2021 | $3.77B | 11.21M t |
| 2020 | $3.10B | 11.44M t |
| 2019 | $2.65B | 9.99M t |
| 2018 | $2.69B | 9.45M t |
| 2017 | $2.28B | 8.93M t |
Top canola meal exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 48% of world exports, followed by Germany and Belgium. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 59 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.92B | 48% |
| Germany | $484.1M | 12% |
| Belgium | $206.9M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $194.6M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $192.4M | 4.8% |
| France | $128.2M | 3.2% |
| Russia | $122.1M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $95.0M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $84.8M | 2.1% |
| Romania | $63.0M | 1.6% |
| Ukraine | $61.0M | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $39.6M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (31%), China (22%) and the Netherlands (7%). 77 countries imported it, and the top three take 61% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.26B | 32% |
| China | $900.1M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $274.2M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $190.4M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $186.7M | 4.7% |
| France | $184.6M | 4.6% |
| Denmark | $133.7M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $117.0M | 2.9% |
| Israel | $96.1M | 2.4% |
| Norway | $77.6M | 1.9% |
| Finland | $76.0M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $65.8M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $0.36 per kg and Poland $0.29 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2306.41: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of low erucic acid rape or colza seed oils. HS 2306 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most canola meal?
Canada exported $1.92 billion in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Belgium (5%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most canola meal?
The United States imported $1.26 billion in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of China (22%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 61%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in canola meal?
It was worth $4.00 billion in 2024, about 12.30 million tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $4.67 billion. 59 countries reported exports and 77 reported imports.
What is the average price of canola meal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $0.36 per kg and Poland $0.29 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for canola meal?
The HS code for canola meal is subheading 2306.41, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2306 page.
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