Degras trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in degras was worth $683.1 million in 2024, about 1.07 million tonnes. That is an increase of 424% since 2017, and up 29% 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 | $683.1M | 1.07M t |
| 2023 | $530.5M | 768.8K t |
| 2022 | $526.9M | 760.2K t |
| 2021 | $207.6M | 481.2K t |
| 2020 | $215.5M | 460.5K t |
| 2019 | $158.0M | 409.6K t |
| 2018 | $137.7M | 340.5K t |
| 2017 | $130.4M | 309.2K t |
Top degras exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and the Netherlands. The top three supply 68% between them, out of 93 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $258.6M | 38% |
| Malaysia | $159.8M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $47.8M | 7% |
| Spain | $33.0M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $19.4M | 2.8% |
| Romania | $17.5M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $16.8M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $13.3M | 2% |
| Germany | $11.2M | 1.6% |
| France | $10.6M | 1.6% |
| United States | $9.0M | 1.3% |
| Argentina | $7.8M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Spain (28%), Italy (21%) and France (6%). 90 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $193.6M | 28% |
| Italy | $141.3M | 21% |
| France | $42.1M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $30.8M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $29.6M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $26.2M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $25.4M | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $22.9M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $21.5M | 3.1% |
| Finland | $18.7M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $18.2M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $18.2M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $1.10 per kg and Italy $0.49 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 1522: Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. HS 1522 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most degras?
Indonesia exported $258.6 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (23%) and the Netherlands (7%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most degras?
Spain imported $193.6 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Italy (21%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in degras?
It was worth $683.1 million in 2024, about 1.07 million tonnes. That is an increase of 424% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 93 countries reported exports and 90 reported imports.
What is the average price of degras per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $1.10 per kg and Italy $0.49 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 degras?
The HS code for degras is heading 1522, 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 1522 page.
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