Edible fat blends and spreads exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of edible fat blends and spreads by the United States reached $338.4 million in 2024 (112.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 146 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $338.4M | 112.6K t |
| 2023 | $383.8M | 111.4K t |
| 2022 | $411.9M | 109.5K t |
| 2021 | $386.5M | 131.1K t |
| 2020 | $334.2M | 122.1K t |
| 2019 | $352.0M | 128.8K t |
| 2018 | $386.1M | 152.2K t |
| 2017 | $370.7M | 150.3K t |
Where the United States exports edible fat blends and spreads to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (29%), Netherlands (14%), Mexico (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $96.5M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $46.7M | 14% |
| Mexico | $38.0M | 11% |
| China | $23.8M | 7% |
| South Korea | $14.5M | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $9.5M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $9.1M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $8.0M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $7.1M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, 81% above the world average of $1.66. 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.
Edible fat blends and spreads imports to the United States
Imports of edible fat blends and spreads by the United States reached $350.6 million in 2024 (174.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (34%), Mexico (19%), Indonesia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $117.9M | 34% |
| Mexico | $67.4M | 19% |
| Indonesia | $65.1M | 19% |
| Spain | $23.5M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $18.7M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $11.2M | 3.2% |
| Guatemala | $5.7M | 1.6% |
| Ecuador | $3.8M | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $3.6M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1517.90: Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516.
Common questions
What is the value of edible fat blends and spreads exported by the United States?
The United States exported edible fat blends and spreads worth $338.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 146 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy edible fat blends and spreads from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($96.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 122 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average export price of edible fat blends and spreads per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $1.66 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 edible fat blends and spreads from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $370.7 million in 2017 to $338.4 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $411.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import edible fat blends and spreads?
Yes. The United States imported $350.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Mexico and Indonesia. That compares with exports of $338.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for edible fat blends and spreads?
The HS code for edible fat blends and spreads is subheading 1517.90. 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 1517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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