🇺🇸 United States imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $289.7 million of hydrogenated vegetable oil in 2024 (61.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $289.7M | 61.5K t |
| 2023 | $211.1M | 54.2K t |
| 2022 | $296.4M | 64.4K t |
| 2021 | $218.0M | 61.3K t |
| 2020 | $274.2M | 78.6K t |
| 2019 | $233.8M | 77.6K t |
| 2018 | $265.1M | 85.7K t |
| 2017 | $160.3M | 87.4K t |
Where the United States imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
The largest suppliers were Norway (29%), Chile (13%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $84.5M | 29% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $36.5M | 13% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $36.3M | 13% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $35.1M | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $22.8M | 7.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $22.0M | 7.6% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $9.2M | 3.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $6.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.8M | 2% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $5.1M | 1.8% |
Types of hydrogenated vegetable oil under HS 1516
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 54% |
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, 198% above the world average of $1.58. 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.
The United States also exports hydrogenated vegetable oil
In 2024, the United States exported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $110.6 million (33.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (28%), Uruguay (14%), Mexico (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $31.3M | 28% |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | $15.1M | 14% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $12.1M | 11% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $3.2M | 2.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.1M | 2.8% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.7M | 2.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.6M | 2.3% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $2.5M | 2.2% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $2.4M | 2.1% |
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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Hydrogenated vegetable oil trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by the United States?
The United States imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $289.7 million in 2024 (61.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import hydrogenated vegetable oil from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Norway (29%), Chile (13%), Malaysia (13%).
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.58 per kg.
Does the United States export hydrogenated vegetable oil?
Yes. The United States exported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $110.6 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Uruguay, Mexico.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
Hydrogenated vegetable oil falls under HS heading 1516 (Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-es). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading hydrogenated vegetable oil with the United States?
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