Crude low-erucic rapeseed oil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in crude low-erucic rapeseed oil was worth $6.20 billion in 2024, about 6.01 million tonnes. That is an increase of 75% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $6.20B | 6.01M t |
| 2023 | $7.31B | 6.33M t |
| 2022 | $6.93B | 4.43M t |
| 2021 | $6.15B | 5.04M t |
| 2020 | $4.06B | 4.70M t |
| 2019 | $3.47B | 4.36M t |
| 2018 | $3.46B | 4.18M t |
| 2017 | $3.55B | 4.05M t |
Top crude low-erucic rapeseed oil exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Russia and Germany. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 68 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.54B | 25% |
| Russia | $1.15B | 19% |
| Germany | $550.7M | 8.9% |
| France | $542.6M | 8.8% |
| Belarus | $471.2M | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $415.1M | 6.7% |
| Ukraine | $256.1M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $199.9M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $170.5M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $154.0M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $135.5M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $86.7M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 29% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the Netherlands. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 63% across 136 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.82B | 29% |
| United States | $1.50B | 24% |
| Netherlands | $565.2M | 9.1% |
| Norway | $440.6M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $260.0M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $190.9M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $159.2M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $134.2M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $131.8M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $119.4M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $107.7M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $93.3M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.11 per kg and Ukraine $0.89 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 1514.11: Vegetable oils: low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude. HS 1514 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most crude low-erucic rapeseed oil?
Canada exported $1.54 billion in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Russia (18%) and Germany (9%). In all, 68 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most crude low-erucic rapeseed oil?
China imported $1.82 billion in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of the United States (24%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in crude low-erucic rapeseed oil?
It was worth $6.20 billion in 2024, about 6.01 million tonnes. That is an increase of 75% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $7.31 billion. 68 countries reported exports and 136 reported imports.
What is the average price of crude low-erucic rapeseed oil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.11 per kg and Ukraine $0.89 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for crude low-erucic rapeseed oil?
The HS code for crude low-erucic rapeseed oil is subheading 1514.11, in chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1514 page.
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