Refined olive oil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $679.6 million of refined olive oil in 2024 (86.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $679.6M | 86.0K t |
| 2023 | $516.0M | 86.4K t |
| 2022 | $480.1M | 115.9K t |
| 2021 | $357.1M | 94.9K t |
| 2020 | $396.6M | 108.3K t |
| 2019 | $264.9M | 87.2K t |
| 2018 | $334.9M | 79.0K t |
| 2017 | $350.7M | 77.3K t |
Where the United States imports refined olive oil from
Most of the value came from Spain (47%), Italy (22%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.90 per kg, close to the world average of $7.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined olive oil exports from the United States
The United States exported $27.0 million of refined olive oil in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 127 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (38%), Canada (30%), South Korea (5%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $10.2M | 38% |
| Canada | $8.0M | 30% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Belize | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Bahamas | $919K | 3.4% |
| Costa Rica | $825K | 3.1% |
| Guatemala | $521K | 1.9% |
| Panama | $466K | 1.7% |
| Barbados | $327K | 1.2% |
| Aruba | $324K | 1.2% |
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 1509.90: Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined olive oil imported by the United States?
The United States imported refined olive oil worth $679.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined olive oil to the United States?
Spain was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($318.6 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined olive oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.90 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $7.16 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 olive oil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $350.7 million in 2017 to $679.6 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export refined olive oil?
Yes. The United States exported $27.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $652.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined olive oil?
The HS code for refined olive oil is subheading 1509.90. 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 1509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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