Crude low-erucic rapeseed oil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.50 billion of crude low-erucic rapeseed oil in 2024 (1.41 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 136 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $1.50B | 1.41M t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 909.7K t |
| 2022 | $855.4M | 506.3K t |
| 2021 | $510.0M | 364.7K t |
| 2020 | $182.5M | 243.7K t |
| 2019 | $217.0M | 291.6K t |
| 2018 | $229.2M | 294.2K t |
| 2017 | $383.0M | 491.3K t |
Where the United States imports crude low-erucic rapeseed oil from
Canada alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.48B | 99% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.5M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 0.2% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 0.1% |
| Italy | $480K | 0% |
| Poland | $203K | 0% |
| Argentina | $188K | 0% |
| Paraguay | $177K | 0% |
| Spain | $107K | 0% |
| Uruguay | $84K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude low-erucic rapeseed oil exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported crude low-erucic rapeseed oil worth $19.4 million (13.4 thousand tonnes). Chile alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $12.2M | 63% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 12% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 12% |
| Dominican Republic | $675K | 3.5% |
| China | $434K | 2.2% |
| Colombia | $367K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $260K | 1.3% |
| Ecuador | $193K | 1% |
| Singapore | $186K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $131K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1514.11: Vegetable oils: low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude.
Common questions
What is the value of crude low-erucic rapeseed oil imported by the United States?
The United States imported crude low-erucic rapeseed oil worth $1.50 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.41 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 136 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude low-erucic rapeseed oil to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($1.48 billion), followed by the United Arab Emirates (0%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude low-erucic rapeseed oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.03 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 low-erucic rapeseed oil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $383.0 million in 2017 to $1.50 billion in 2024, an increase of 291%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export crude low-erucic rapeseed oil?
Yes. The United States exported $19.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Chile, Mexico and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.48 billion a year.
What is the HS code for crude low-erucic rapeseed oil?
The HS code for crude low-erucic rapeseed oil is subheading 1514.11. 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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