Oil seed meal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in oil seed meal was worth $1.04 billion in 2024, about 1.73 million tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $1.04B | 1.73M t |
| 2023 | $1.15B | 1.56M t |
| 2022 | $918.5M | 1.41M t |
| 2021 | $947.3M | 1.47M t |
| 2020 | $798.4M | 1.57M t |
| 2019 | $707.3M | 1.37M t |
| 2018 | $1.41B | 2.58M t |
| 2017 | $1.13B | 2.46M t |
Top oil seed meal exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 41% of world exports, followed by Nigeria and Italy. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 125 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $420.2M | 41% |
| Nigeria | $99.4M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $72.8M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $67.0M | 6.5% |
| Bolivia | $47.9M | 4.6% |
| China | $40.0M | 3.9% |
| Greece | $26.0M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $21.5M | 2.1% |
| Serbia | $21.1M | 2% |
| Brazil | $18.3M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $18.2M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $17.4M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Belgium. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 185 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $193.7M | 19% |
| Canada | $111.4M | 11% |
| Belgium | $60.5M | 5.9% |
| United States | $53.4M | 5.2% |
| Peru | $47.1M | 4.6% |
| Pakistan | $40.7M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $39.8M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $39.0M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $25.0M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $24.0M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $21.6M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $21.4M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $3.05 per kg and Bolivia $0.43 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.
Product types under HS 1208
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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 1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard. HS 1208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most oil seed meal?
The United States exported $420.2 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by Nigeria (10%) and Italy (7%). In all, 125 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most oil seed meal?
Vietnam imported $193.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Canada (11%) and Belgium (6%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in oil seed meal?
It was worth $1.04 billion in 2024, about 1.73 million tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.41 billion. 125 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of oil seed meal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Greece averaged $3.05 per kg and Bolivia $0.43 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 seed meal?
The HS code for oil seed meal is heading 1208, in chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and 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 1208 page.
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