Crude sunflower or safflower oil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $99.9 million (103.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $225.3 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 | $99.9M | 103.6K t |
| 2023 | $97.9M | 78.3K t |
| 2022 | $156.9M | 93.7K t |
| 2021 | $201.5M | 152.8K t |
| 2020 | $155.8M | 172.5K t |
| 2019 | $222.6M | 249.5K t |
| 2018 | $225.3M | 246.3K t |
| 2017 | $200.9M | 228.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports crude sunflower or safflower oil from
The largest suppliers were Ukraine (46%), France (35%), Bulgaria (9%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $45.5M | 46% |
| France | $35.0M | 35% |
| Bulgaria | $9.0M | 9% |
| Netherlands | $7.4M | 7.5% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $570K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $297K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $135K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $126K | 0.1% |
| India | $116K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude sunflower or safflower oil exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $866 thousand of crude sunflower or safflower oil in 2024 (902 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $574K | 66% |
| Hong Kong | $61K | 7% |
| United States | $58K | 6.7% |
| Norway | $38K | 4.4% |
| Nigeria | $31K | 3.6% |
| Oman | $25K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $20K | 2.3% |
| France | $19K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom crude sunflower or safflower oil imports (HS 1512.11): 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 1512.11: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude sunflower or safflower oil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $99.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude sunflower or safflower oil to the United Kingdom?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($45.5 million), followed by France (35%) and Bulgaria (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 468% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.93 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 sunflower or safflower oil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $200.9 million in 2017 to $99.9 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $225.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $170.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export crude sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $866 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Hong Kong and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $99.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.11. 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 1512 page.
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