Crude palm oil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported crude palm oil worth $176.5 million (174.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 144 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $237.1 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 | $176.5M | 174.3K t |
| 2023 | $188.0M | 191.0K t |
| 2022 | $237.1M | 161.6K t |
| 2021 | $179.4M | 157.3K t |
| 2020 | $59.0M | 77.8K t |
| 2019 | $78.3M | 86.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.2M | 64.4K t |
| 2017 | $161.2M | 200.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports crude palm oil from
Papua New Guinea alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea | $152.4M | 86% |
| Malaysia | $8.4M | 4.8% |
| Liberia | $5.0M | 2.8% |
| Solomon Isds | $2.2M | 1.3% |
| Guatemala | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Costa Rica | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $865K | 0.5% |
| Ecuador | $797K | 0.5% |
| Honduras | $768K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude palm oil exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $441 thousand of crude palm oil in 2024 (367 tonnes). Ireland alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $274K | 62% |
| Spain | $55K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 7.5% |
| Israel | $33K | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $21K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $5K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom crude palm oil imports (HS 1511.10): 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 1511.10: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm oil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported crude palm oil worth $176.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 144 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude palm oil to the United Kingdom?
Papua New Guinea was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($152.4 million), followed by Malaysia (5%) and Liberia (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Liberia grew fastest among the top ten, up 934% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 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 oil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $161.2 million in 2017 to $176.5 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $237.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $141.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export crude palm oil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $441 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $176.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm oil?
The HS code for crude palm oil is subheading 1511.10. 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 1511 page.
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