Castor oil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $16.9 million of castor oil in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 9.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports castor oil from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.7M | 93% |
| China | $239K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $188K | 1.1% |
| United States | $183K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $146K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $121K | 0.7% |
| France | $105K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $85K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, close to the world average of $1.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Castor oil exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported castor oil worth $1.6 million (344 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (18%), Japan (9%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $295K | 18% |
| Japan | $148K | 9% |
| France | $136K | 8.3% |
| Poland | $134K | 8.2% |
| Nigeria | $100K | 6.1% |
| Canada | $93K | 5.6% |
| United States | $92K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $72K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $67K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $64K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom castor oil imports (HS 1515.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1515.30: Vegetable oils: castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of castor oil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported castor oil worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply castor oil to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by China (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of castor oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of castor oil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export castor oil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Japan and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for castor oil?
The HS code for castor oil is subheading 1515.30. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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