Crude palm kernel or babassu oil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported crude palm kernel or babassu oil worth $6.0 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.7 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 | $6.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $24.9M | 17.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports crude palm kernel or babassu oil from
Papua New Guinea alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea | $4.8M | 80% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 19% |
| Ireland | $31K | 0.5% |
| Sierra Leone | $7K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $5K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $3K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom crude palm kernel or babassu oil imports (HS 1513.21): 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 1513.21: Vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm kernel or babassu oil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported crude palm kernel or babassu oil worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude palm kernel or babassu oil to the United Kingdom?
Papua New Guinea was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Ireland (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 849% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude palm kernel or babassu oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude palm kernel or babassu oil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.9 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2021 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm kernel or babassu oil?
The HS code for crude palm kernel or babassu oil is subheading 1513.21. 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 1513 page.
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