Other oil seeds trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other oil seeds was worth $7.95 billion in 2024, about 5.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 78% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $7.95B | 5.76M t |
| 2023 | $7.67B | 5.91M t |
| 2022 | $7.23B | 5.65M t |
| 2021 | $5.97B | 4.87M t |
| 2020 | $5.96B | 5.22M t |
| 2019 | $5.85B | 4.74M t |
| 2018 | $5.37B | 4.58M t |
| 2017 | $4.47B | 4.46M t |
Top other oil seeds exporting countries
Sudan is the largest exporter with 8% of world exports, followed by India and Niger. The top three supply 22% between them, out of 169 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $613.0M | 7.7% |
| India | $582.3M | 7.3% |
| Niger | $576.1M | 7.2% |
| China | $467.9M | 5.9% |
| Nigeria | $395.5M | 5% |
| Brazil | $371.8M | 4.7% |
| Pakistan | $324.2M | 4.1% |
| Ethiopia | $270.9M | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $270.4M | 3.4% |
| Mozambique | $266.8M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $239.2M | 3% |
| United States | $221.4M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of Turkey and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.18B | 27% |
| Turkey | $497.2M | 6.3% |
| India | $470.9M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $417.7M | 5.3% |
| United States | $414.9M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $308.9M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $278.1M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $206.6M | 2.6% |
| Israel | $150.7M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $143.2M | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $137.0M | 1.7% |
| France | $135.1M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.93 per kg and Pakistan $1.34 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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken. HS 1207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other oil seeds?
Sudan exported $613.0 million in 2024, 8% of the world total, followed by India (7%) and Niger (7%). In all, 169 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other oil seeds?
China imported $2.18 billion in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (6%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other oil seeds?
It was worth $7.95 billion in 2024, about 5.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 78% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 169 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of other oil seeds per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.93 per kg and Pakistan $1.34 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 other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207, 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 1207 page.
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