Tall oil fatty acids trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tall oil fatty acids was worth $454.3 million in 2024, about 221.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017, and down 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 | $454.3M | 221.8K t |
| 2023 | $485.2M | 215.6K t |
| 2022 | $441.1M | 236.1K t |
| 2021 | $329.9M | 237.6K t |
| 2020 | $248.5M | 213.9K t |
| 2019 | $254.0M | 213.5K t |
| 2018 | $279.2M | 223.8K t |
| 2017 | $287.1M | 280.7K t |
Top tall oil fatty acids exporting countries
Finland is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and the United States. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 72 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $166.2M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $73.2M | 16% |
| United States | $64.5M | 14% |
| Sweden | $61.4M | 14% |
| France | $23.7M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $8.7M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $6.7M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 1.2% |
| Austria | $4.2M | 0.9% |
| China | $3.1M | 0.7% |
| India | $2.5M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of the United States and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 116 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $61.6M | 14% |
| United States | $34.9M | 7.7% |
| France | $33.4M | 7.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32.5M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $31.7M | 7% |
| Australia | $27.0M | 6% |
| Belgium | $22.1M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $19.6M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $17.7M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $14.5M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $12.3M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $11.1M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $7.91 per kg and Spain $1.42 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 3823.13: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: tall oil fatty acids. HS 3823 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tall oil fatty acids?
Finland exported $166.2 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (16%) and the United States (14%). In all, 72 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tall oil fatty acids?
The Netherlands imported $61.6 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and France (7%). 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 tall oil fatty acids?
It was worth $454.3 million in 2024, about 221.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $485.2 million. 72 countries reported exports and 116 reported imports.
What is the average price of tall oil fatty acids per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $7.91 per kg and Spain $1.42 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for tall oil fatty acids?
The HS code for tall oil fatty acids is subheading 3823.13, 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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