Crude palm oil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $9.3 million of crude palm oil in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 11.6K t |
Where the United States exports crude palm oil to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.0M | 97% |
| Ghana | $84K | 0.9% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $70K | 0.8% |
| France | $55K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $24K | 0.3% |
| Bahamas | $4K | 0% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude palm oil imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported crude palm oil worth $4.7 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Honduras (40%), Ghana (40%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $1.9M | 40% |
| Ghana | $1.9M | 40% |
| Malaysia | $397K | 8.4% |
| Ecuador | $238K | 5.1% |
| Nigeria | $104K | 2.2% |
| Liberia | $52K | 1.1% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $36K | 0.8% |
| El Salvador | $15K | 0.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $15K | 0.3% |
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 1511.10: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm oil exported by the United States?
The United States exported crude palm oil worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude palm oil from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Ghana (1%) and Equatorial Guinea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. The Bahamas grew fastest among the top ten, up 961% on the year.
What is the average export price of crude palm oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.99 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 exports of crude palm oil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $15.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import crude palm oil?
Yes. The United States imported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Honduras, Ghana and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm oil?
The HS code for crude palm oil is subheading 1511.10. 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 1511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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