Refined linseed oil exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $19.8 million of refined linseed oil in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 114 countries for exports of this product. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.8M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 854 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports refined linseed oil to
One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $18.6M | 94% |
| Nigeria | $363K | 1.8% |
| United States | $280K | 1.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $166K | 0.8% |
| Gambia | $57K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 0.3% |
| France | $51K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $36K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $23K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined linseed oil imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $3.5 million of refined linseed oil in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. The largest suppliers were Belgium (44%), Ireland (23%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.5M | 44% |
| Ireland | $791K | 23% |
| Spain | $400K | 12% |
| South Africa | $300K | 8.6% |
| China | $145K | 4.2% |
| India | $101K | 2.9% |
| France | $65K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.7% |
| Ghana | $16K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom refined linseed oil exports (HS 1515.19): 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 1515.19: Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined linseed oil exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported refined linseed oil worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 114 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined linseed oil from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by Nigeria (2%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average export price of refined linseed oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of refined linseed oil from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, an increase of 908%. The peak was 2022 at $28.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import refined linseed oil?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Ireland and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined linseed oil?
The HS code for refined linseed oil is subheading 1515.19. 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 1515 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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