Crude linseed oil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported crude linseed oil worth $2.9 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 million.
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 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 731 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 836 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 710 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports crude linseed oil from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.3M | 80% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 5.9% |
| China | $135K | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $66K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $47K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.6% |
| France | $27K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $17K | 0.6% |
| Slovakia | $16K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude linseed oil exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported crude linseed oil worth $641 thousand (224 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (28%), France (24%), Ireland (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $183K | 29% |
| France | $155K | 24% |
| Ireland | $89K | 14% |
| Germany | $46K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $22K | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $22K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $7K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom crude linseed oil imports (HS 1515.11): 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 1515.11: Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude linseed oil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported crude linseed oil worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 147 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude linseed oil to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (6%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude linseed oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crude linseed oil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export crude linseed oil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $641 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude linseed oil?
The HS code for crude linseed oil is subheading 1515.11. 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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