Fatty acids (other species) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fatty acids (other species) was worth $8.13 billion in 2024, about 7.74 million tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $8.13B | 7.74M t |
| 2023 | $7.65B | 7.41M t |
| 2022 | $9.73B | 7.53M t |
| 2021 | $7.47B | 7.04M t |
| 2020 | $4.42B | 6.35M t |
| 2019 | $4.03B | 6.38M t |
| 2018 | $4.79B | 6.07M t |
| 2017 | $4.90B | 5.57M t |
Top fatty acids (other species) exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (47%), Malaysia (19%) and the Netherlands (8%). 128 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 74%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $3.78B | 47% |
| Malaysia | $1.54B | 19% |
| Netherlands | $665.8M | 8.2% |
| India | $286.8M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $238.2M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $233.5M | 2.9% |
| Argentina | $198.1M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $164.6M | 2% |
| United States | $73.0M | 0.9% |
| China | $59.4M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $58.7M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $56.1M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and Malaysia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 172 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.26B | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.16B | 14% |
| Malaysia | $783.4M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $553.2M | 6.8% |
| India | $550.5M | 6.8% |
| United States | $407.7M | 5% |
| Spain | $398.9M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $379.7M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $346.2M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $223.5M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $156.8M | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $133.0M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $1.60 per kg and Argentina $0.72 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 3823.19: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids). HS 3823 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fatty acids (other species)?
Indonesia exported $3.78 billion in 2024, 47% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (19%) and the Netherlands (8%). In all, 128 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fatty acids (other species)?
China imported $1.26 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (14%) and Malaysia (10%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fatty acids (other species)?
It was worth $8.13 billion in 2024, about 7.74 million tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $9.73 billion. 128 countries reported exports and 172 reported imports.
What is the average price of fatty acids (other species) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $1.60 per kg and Argentina $0.72 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 fatty acids (other species)?
The HS code for fatty acids (other species) is subheading 3823.19, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3823 page.
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