Crude high-erucic rapeseed oil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crude high-erucic rapeseed oil by the United States reached $71.4 million in 2024 (52.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $166.8 million.
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 | $71.4M | 52.8K t |
| 2023 | $166.8M | 107.0K t |
| 2022 | $62.5M | 30.2K t |
| 2021 | $58.4M | 36.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $32.4M | 26.3K t |
| 2017 | $33.4M | 25.9K t |
Where the United States imports crude high-erucic rapeseed oil from
Canada alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $64.2M | 90% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 3.6% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $647K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $291K | 0.4% |
| China | $90K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $49K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude high-erucic rapeseed oil exports from the United States
Exports of crude high-erucic rapeseed oil by the United States reached $814 thousand in 2024 (614 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (28%), South Korea (19%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $229K | 28% |
| South Korea | $153K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 18% |
| Mexico | $121K | 15% |
| Canada | $67K | 8.2% |
| China | $20K | 2.4% |
| France | $20K | 2.4% |
| Venezuela | $18K | 2.2% |
| Iceland | $10K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $8K | 1% |
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 1514.91: Vegetable oils: excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude.
Common questions
What is the value of crude high-erucic rapeseed oil imported by the United States?
The United States imported crude high-erucic rapeseed oil worth $71.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 135 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude high-erucic rapeseed oil to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($64.2 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude high-erucic rapeseed oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.47 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of crude high-erucic rapeseed oil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.4 million in 2017 to $71.4 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. The peak was 2023 at $166.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export crude high-erucic rapeseed oil?
Yes. The United States exported $814 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, South Korea and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $70.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude high-erucic rapeseed oil?
The HS code for crude high-erucic rapeseed oil is subheading 1514.91. 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 1514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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