Edible fat blends and spreads imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported edible fat blends and spreads worth $123.7 million (49.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $123.7M | 49.7K t |
| 2023 | $114.5M | 45.2K t |
| 2022 | $102.8M | 44.1K t |
| 2021 | $55.3M | 25.7K t |
| 2020 | $93.9M | 61.1K t |
| 2019 | $70.8M | 46.1K t |
| 2018 | $84.5M | 41.6K t |
| 2017 | $73.2M | 34.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports edible fat blends and spreads from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (31%), Belgium (13%), Ireland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $38.1M | 31% |
| Belgium | $16.0M | 13% |
| Ireland | $13.5M | 11% |
| Spain | $12.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $9.6M | 7.8% |
| United States | $6.3M | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $5.5M | 4.5% |
| China | $2.8M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, 50% above the world average of $1.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Edible fat blends and spreads exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of edible fat blends and spreads by the United Kingdom reached $59.8 million in 2024 (27.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (45%), Belgium (20%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $26.8M | 45% |
| Belgium | $12.1M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 8.4% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 2% |
| Spain | $901K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $870K | 1.5% |
| France | $824K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom edible fat blends and spreads imports (HS 1517.90): 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 1517.90: Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516.
Common questions
What is the value of edible fat blends and spreads imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported edible fat blends and spreads worth $123.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply edible fat blends and spreads to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($38.1 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and Ireland (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of edible fat blends and spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $1.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of edible fat blends and spreads to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.2 million in 2017 to $123.7 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $89.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export edible fat blends and spreads?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $59.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $63.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible fat blends and spreads?
The HS code for edible fat blends and spreads is subheading 1517.90. 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 1517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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