Refined corn oil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $103.2 million of refined corn oil in 2024 (61.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 90 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 3% from 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 | $103.2M | 61.0K t |
| 2023 | $106.9M | 50.5K t |
| 2022 | $78.5M | 42.6K t |
| 2021 | $104.9M | 57.5K t |
| 2020 | $77.1M | 62.9K t |
| 2019 | $64.7M | 57.8K t |
| 2018 | $95.6M | 89.5K t |
| 2017 | $90.0M | 70.7K t |
Where the United States exports refined corn oil to
Kuwait alone took 68% of it.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined corn oil imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported refined corn oil worth $32.7 million (20.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 179 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $26.6M | 81% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 11% |
| Argentina | $552K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $537K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $374K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $244K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $228K | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $161K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $137K | 0.4% |
| France | $82K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1515.29: Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined corn oil exported by the United States?
The United States exported refined corn oil worth $103.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 90 countries worldwide, with 24% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined corn oil from the United States?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($69.9 million), followed by Canada (11%) and Mexico (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average export price of refined corn oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.58 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 refined corn oil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $90.0 million in 2017 to $103.2 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $106.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import refined corn oil?
Yes. The United States imported $32.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Mexico and Argentina. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $70.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined corn oil?
The HS code for refined corn oil is subheading 1515.29. 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 1515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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