Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sunflower, safflower and cotton oil was worth $18.43 billion in 2024, about 18.09 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $18.43B | 18.09M t |
| 2023 | $18.67B | 16.51M t |
| 2022 | $22.13B | 14.02M t |
| 2021 | $17.42B | 13.14M t |
| 2020 | $13.98B | 16.11M t |
| 2019 | $11.70B | 14.00M t |
| 2018 | $10.80B | 12.04M t |
| 2017 | $11.27B | 12.48M t |
Top sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exporting countries
Ukraine is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Russia and Turkey. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 145 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $5.14B | 28% |
| Russia | $4.43B | 24% |
| Turkey | $1.29B | 7% |
| Netherlands | $1.07B | 5.8% |
| Argentina | $821.7M | 4.5% |
| Hungary | $793.3M | 4.3% |
| France | $553.7M | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $543.0M | 3% |
| Kazakhstan | $435.4M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $340.3M | 1.9% |
| Romania | $295.0M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $262.5M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (17%), Turkey (7%) and the Netherlands (5%). 208 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $1.30 per kg and Ukraine $0.86 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 1512
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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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. HS 1512 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
Ukraine exported $5.14 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Russia (24%) and Turkey (7%). In all, 145 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
India imported $3.17 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (7%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
It was worth $18.43 billion in 2024, about 18.09 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $22.13 billion. 145 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $1.30 per kg and Ukraine $0.86 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 sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512, 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 1512 page.
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