🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of wool grease: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $36.2 million of wool grease in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 68 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of wool grease by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $36.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $36.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $32.5M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports wool grease to
Most of it went to Netherlands (31%), Germany (18%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $11.3M | 31% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.3M | 18% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.0M | 11% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.5M | 9.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.4M | 4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $833K | 2.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $809K | 2.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $738K | 2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $635K | 1.8% |
Average export price of wool grease
The average declared value was about $13.33 per kg, 65% above the world average of $8.10. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports wool grease
Imports of wool grease by the United Kingdom reached $14.6 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 147 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were China (49%), New Zealand (28%), Japan (6%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.2M | 49% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $4.1M | 28% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $833K | 5.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $825K | 5.6% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $522K | 3.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $329K | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $169K | 1.2% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $166K | 1.1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $158K | 1.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $158K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1505: Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin).
Wool grease trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of wool grease imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wool grease worth $14.6 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import wool grease from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (49%), New Zealand (28%), Japan (6%).
What is the average import price of wool grease in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $5.57 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $8.10 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export wool grease?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported wool grease worth $36.2 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Germany, United States.
What is the HS code for wool grease?
Wool grease falls under HS heading 1505 (Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading wool grease with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
Wool grease trade in other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.