Edible oil · importers
France ranks eighth of 96 at $3.7B in the fats and oils chapter, a step above Pakistan and Belgium.
| Market | HS 15 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $17.2B |
| India | $16.8B |
| China | $12.6B |
| Netherlands | $8.6B |
| Italy | $7.0B |
Figures are for the whole of HS chapter 15 (animal or vegetable fats and oils). Source: UN Comtrade, as reported by national authorities; latest available year per market.
Germany is above at $5.4B and Pakistan below at $3.2B. France’s 2.5% share of reported world imports leaves a gap to the next market. The chapter is 0.5% of its $762.0B imports and ranks 44th among its import chapters, far behind fuels at $95.7B and machinery at $90.4B.
France’s food-processing industry is a big user of fats and oils, from pastry and catering to prepared foods, and retail shelves carry a broad range of cooking oils. Demand for specific oils differs by use: a bakery may need a specific fat blend, while a retailer wants bottled oil with attractive labelling.
Ask the importer which segment it serves and whether it buys in tanker, drum or packed formats. A pastry manufacturer may need a specific fat blend with a technical sheet, whereas a retailer wants attractive bottled oil with clear labelling, and the price conversation is very different for each.
Germany, China, Belgium and the USA lead France’s overall source list, which covers all goods and shows how much trade runs across nearby borders. Some oil may arrive through northern European port and storage hubs, so ask whether the importer buys direct from origin. Labelling, origin and sustainability expectations are set by the authorities and can change, so confirm them directly.
The $3.7B covers all of HS chapter 15, animal and vegetable fats and oils, so edible oils are a part. Reporter declarations and re-exports can move a market in the table.
Shipment data under the oil headings names receivers. Agree Incoterm, currency, payment terms and port with the buyer, and reach your shortlist through this site’s free marketplace.
Eighth of 96 markets at $3.7B in 2024, a 2.5% share of reported world imports.
It is 0.5% of $762.0B and ranks 44th among its import chapters.
No. The chapter spans animal and vegetable fats, edible or not.
Check oil-heading shipment data for consignee names, weights and values.
Keep exploring