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FAO FAOSTAT Trade Data · Commodity · Code 1274

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils

Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Cumulative 2018–2023 values for the top 50 trading nations.

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$35.9B
exports, 2018–2023
$45.4B
imports, 2018–2023
44.2%
of trade is exports
#52 of 100
by cumulative trade value

Import-heavy trade mix

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils in the import-led third

Exports are only 44.2% of total trade for Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils, a lower-third export share (import-led book).

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils is import-led (exports only 44.2% of trade); buyer concentration in the importers table dominates the landed-cost story. China; mainland leads exports, while Netherlands (Kingdom of the) is the largest importer. Related US lines typically classify under HTS Chapter 15; duty rates still depend on the exact subheading.

Dig deeper: HTS Chapter 15 rates. Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (USD converted from 1000 USD units).

Trade Trend (2019–2023)

Year Total Exports (top 50 countries) Total Imports (top 50 countries)
2019 $3.1B $4.0B
2020 $3.9B $5.5B
2021 $6.8B $8.0B
2022 $9.9B $11.0B
2023 $8.5B $9.8B

Top Exporters (2023)

# Country Export Value
1 China; mainland $2.0B
2 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) $1.6B
3 Malaysia $913.4M
4 Spain $473.3M
5 Belgium $421.9M
6 Canada $315.6M
7 Poland $293.7M
8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland $265.2M
9 United States of America $254.9M
10 Germany $244.0M

Top Importers (2023)

# Country Import Value
1 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) $2.3B
2 United States of America $1.7B
3 Singapore $1.5B
4 Germany $646.6M
5 Spain $638.8M
6 Belgium $573.2M
7 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland $432.1M
8 France $301.8M
9 Malaysia $269.5M
10 Portugal $224.4M

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries export the most Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils? ▼
China; mainland is the largest exporter of Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils by value. Figures are cumulative FAO FAOSTAT top-50 values (2018–2023).
Which countries import the most Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils? ▼
Netherlands (Kingdom of the) is the largest importer of Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils. On an import-led book, buyer concentration in that table is the first place to pressure-test landed cost.
How has global trade in Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils changed over time? ▼
Top-50 export value for Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils fell about 14% on the latest full-year pair; the trend table shows the full 2018–2023 arc from FAO FAOSTAT TCL.
What tariffs apply to importing Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils into the US? ▼
US duties follow the HTS. Lines related to Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils usually sit in Chapter 15; the exact 8- or 10-digit subheading sets the rate. Open the chapter page on PlainTariff to read the published schedule.
Where does the trade data come from? ▼
All figures on this Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils page come from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL). Values are USD converted from FAO 1000 USD units; years cover 2018–2023.
Where does Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils rank among agricultural commodities tracked on PlainTariff? ▼
By cumulative 2018–2023 global trade value, Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils ranks #52 of 100 among FAO-tracked agricultural commodities on PlainTariff (highest total trade value = #1).

Nationwide commodities with similar trade scale

Two FAO FAOSTAT peer sets for Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; chemically modified; except those hydrogenated; inter-esterified; re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils, each excluding this commodity (country tables above stay the bilateral path).

Similar total trade value

Nearest other commodities by cumulative global trade ($81.3B here).

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Similar export share

Nearest other commodities by exports ÷ total trade (44.2% here).

Other tropical fruits; n.e.c. 44.2% export Bananas 45.3% export Natural rubber in other forms 45.5% export Sesame seed 45.8% export Oil of palm kernel 45.9% export Maize (corn) 46.7% export

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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