Oil cake trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in oil cake was worth $10.54 billion in 2024, about 38.25 million tonnes. That is an increase of 74% 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 | $10.54B | 38.25M t |
| 2023 | $12.46B | 39.16M t |
| 2022 | $11.75B | 36.94M t |
| 2021 | $10.21B | 34.73M t |
| 2020 | $8.22B | 36.32M t |
| 2019 | $7.60B | 36.08M t |
| 2018 | $7.39B | 32.84M t |
| 2017 | $6.06B | 30.73M t |
Top oil cake exporting countries
Exports are led by Canada (18%), Indonesia (17%) and Ukraine (10%). 130 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.93B | 18% |
| Indonesia | $1.82B | 17% |
| Ukraine | $1.05B | 10% |
| Russia | $693.2M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $570.9M | 5.4% |
| India | $542.0M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $434.6M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $315.2M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $284.7M | 2.7% |
| Argentina | $247.5M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $222.1M | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $209.6M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 180 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.05B | 20% |
| United States | $1.30B | 12% |
| Netherlands | $697.0M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $499.0M | 4.7% |
| France | $487.6M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $417.5M | 4% |
| Spain | $415.1M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $402.4M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $378.3M | 3.6% |
| New Zealand | $366.3M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $305.5M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $278.9M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.34 per kg and Malaysia $0.16 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: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading no. 2304 or 2305. HS 2306 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most oil cake?
Canada exported $1.93 billion in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (17%) and Ukraine (10%). In all, 130 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most oil cake?
China imported $2.05 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in oil cake?
It was worth $10.54 billion in 2024, about 38.25 million tonnes. That is an increase of 74% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $12.46 billion. 130 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of oil cake per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.34 per kg and Malaysia $0.16 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 oil cake?
The HS code for oil cake is heading 2306, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2306 page.
How can I find oil cake buyers and suppliers?
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