Crude soybean oil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crude soybean oil by the United Kingdom reached $71.7 million in 2024 (73.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $109.2 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 | $71.7M | 73.9K t |
| 2023 | $87.4M | 81.2K t |
| 2022 | $109.0M | 74.5K t |
| 2021 | $109.2M | 98.8K t |
| 2020 | $89.8M | 121.8K t |
| 2019 | $88.6M | 124.2K t |
| 2018 | $97.9M | 124.3K t |
| 2017 | $79.3M | 96.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports crude soybean oil from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $41.4M | 58% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 10% |
| France | $4.5M | 6.2% |
| Norway | $3.7M | 5.2% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $685K | 1% |
| Romania | $523K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude soybean oil exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of crude soybean oil by the United Kingdom reached $19.5 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (47%), Algeria (37%), Belgium (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $9.2M | 47% |
| Algeria | $7.2M | 37% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $6K | 0% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom crude soybean oil imports (HS 1507.10): 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 1507.10: Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude soybean oil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported crude soybean oil worth $71.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude soybean oil to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($41.4 million), followed by Spain (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude soybean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.95 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 soybean oil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.3 million in 2017 to $71.7 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $109.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export crude soybean oil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Algeria and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $52.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude soybean oil?
The HS code for crude soybean oil is subheading 1507.10. 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 1507 page.
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