Refined low-erucic rapeseed oil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported refined low-erucic rapeseed oil worth $2.60 billion (1.97 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 189 countries for imports of this product. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.44 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.60B | 1.97M t |
| 2023 | $3.44B | 1.99M t |
| 2022 | $3.09B | 1.57M t |
| 2021 | $2.33B | 1.56M t |
| 2020 | $1.36B | 1.49M t |
| 2019 | $1.35B | 1.51M t |
| 2018 | $1.33B | 1.43M t |
| 2017 | $1.39B | 1.47M t |
Where the United States imports refined low-erucic rapeseed oil from
Canada alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.54B | 98% |
| Australia | $17.5M | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.0M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $6.6M | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $6.0M | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $444K | 0% |
| Austria | $303K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined low-erucic rapeseed oil exports from the United States
Exports of refined low-erucic rapeseed oil by the United States reached $62.4 million in 2024 (32.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (35%), Mexico (29%), Guatemala (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Panama grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.9M | 35% |
| Mexico | $17.9M | 29% |
| Guatemala | $3.4M | 5.5% |
| Israel | $2.4M | 3.9% |
| Honduras | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Panama | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| El Salvador | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Costa Rica | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Guyana | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 1.8% |
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 1514.19: Vegetable oils: low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined low-erucic rapeseed oil imported by the United States?
The United States imported refined low-erucic rapeseed oil worth $2.60 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.97 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 189 countries worldwide, with 52% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined low-erucic rapeseed oil to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.54 billion), followed by Australia (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined low-erucic rapeseed oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.30 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 imports of refined low-erucic rapeseed oil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.39 billion in 2017 to $2.60 billion in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $3.44 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export refined low-erucic rapeseed oil?
Yes. The United States exported $62.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.53 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refined low-erucic rapeseed oil?
The HS code for refined low-erucic rapeseed oil is subheading 1514.19. 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 1514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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