🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $242.1 million of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil in 2024 (213.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $396.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242.1M | 213.3K t |
| 2023 | $298.5M | 189.6K t |
| 2022 | $370.0M | 210.3K t |
| 2021 | $396.4M | 290.2K t |
| 2020 | $330.4M | 349.8K t |
| 2019 | $326.9M | 346.7K t |
| 2018 | $315.4M | 319.9K t |
| 2017 | $313.1M | 339.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from
The largest suppliers were France (36%), Ukraine (29%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $87.2M | 36% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $71.2M | 29% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $18.6M | 7.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $17.8M | 7.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $15.6M | 6.4% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $11.1M | 4.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.5M | 3.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $3.9M | 1.6% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $1.9M | 0.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.9M | 0.8% |
Types of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil under HS 1512
| 1512.19 | Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 59% |
| 1512.11 | Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 41% |
| 1512.21 | Vegetable oils: cotton-seed oil and its fractions: crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified | 0% |
| 1512.29 | Vegetable oils: cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil
The United Kingdom exported $16.3 million of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (38%), Netherlands (27%), Belgium (9%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $6.2M | 38% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.4M | 27% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $780K | 4.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $694K | 4.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $652K | 4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $292K | 1.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $220K | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $213K | 1.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $211K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $242.1 million in 2024 (213.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (36%), Ukraine (29%), Spain (8%).
What is the average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.02 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $16.3 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil falls under HS heading 1512 (Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading sunflower, safflower and cotton oil with the United Kingdom?
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