Oil seed cake (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $23.0 million of oil seed cake (other) in 2024 (72.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 98 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.6 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 | $23.0M | 72.7K t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 91.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 62.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 67.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 51.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 85.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 34.8K t |
Where the United States exports oil seed cake (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (35%), Saudi Arabia (24%), South Korea (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.0M | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.5M | 24% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $861K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $673K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $669K | 2.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $445K | 1.9% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $379K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $256K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.46, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil seed cake (other) imports to the United States
The United States imported $12.3 million of oil seed cake (other) in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 153 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.4M | 52% |
| Sweden | $938K | 7.6% |
| China | $722K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $625K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $544K | 4.4% |
| Romania | $497K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $491K | 4% |
| Chile | $484K | 4% |
| Mexico | $307K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $278K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States oil seed cake (other) exports (HS 2306.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2306.90: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306.
Common questions
What is the value of oil seed cake (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported oil seed cake (other) worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 98 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil seed cake (other) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (24%) and South Korea (18%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil seed cake (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of oil seed cake (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2023 at $32.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import oil seed cake (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Sweden and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil seed cake (other)?
The HS code for oil seed cake (other) is subheading 2306.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2306 page.
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