🇺🇸 United States imports of animal fats and oils: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported animal fats and oils worth $106.9 million (85.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 149 countries for imports of this product. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of animal fats and oils by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106.9M | 85.1K t |
| 2023 | $92.8M | 72.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.0M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 486 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 187 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 365 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 354 t |
Where the United States imports animal fats and oils from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $56.3M | 53% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $34.9M | 33% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $11.9M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.5M | 2.4% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $812K | 0.8% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $295K | 0.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $56K | 0.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $46K | 0% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $44K | 0% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $41K | 0% |
Average import price of animal fats and oils
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports animal fats and oils
The United States exported $18.3 million of animal fats and oils in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 4%. Most of it went to Canada (25%), Norway (24%), Belgium (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $4.6M | 25% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $4.3M | 24% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $3.2M | 18% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.4M | 7.4% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $513K | 2.8% |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | $331K | 1.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $299K | 1.6% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $282K | 1.5% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $269K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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.
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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 1506: Animal fats and oils and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, n.e.c. in chapter 15.
Animal fats and oils trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of animal fats and oils imported by the United States?
The United States imported animal fats and oils worth $106.9 million in 2024 (85.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import animal fats and oils from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (53%), New Zealand (33%), South Korea (11%).
What is the average import price of animal fats and oils in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.32 per kg.
Does the United States export animal fats and oils?
Yes. The United States exported animal fats and oils worth $18.3 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Norway, Belgium.
What is the HS code for animal fats and oils?
Animal fats and oils falls under HS heading 1506 (Animal fats and oils and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, n.e.c. in chapter 15). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading animal fats and oils with the United States?
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