Edible oil · importers
Pakistan ranks ninth of 96 at $3.2B in the fats and oils chapter, but the chapter is the third largest in its own import bill, at 5.6% of everything the country buys.
| 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.
Pakistan’s total imports are $56.5B, and fats and oils rank third among its import chapters, behind only mineral fuels at $17.8B and electrical machinery at $6.2B. At 5.6% of the total, it is the heaviest share of any market in this ranking. A buyer here handles a commodity that matters to the national trade balance and to household budgets.
For a seller, the market is bigger than the world ranking suggests.
France is above at $3.7B and Belgium is just below at $3.2B. Pakistan’s 2.2% share of reported world imports is essentially tied with Belgium’s, so the exact order is loose.
Import conditions for cooking oils and access to foreign currency can change, and they affect when and how importers can pay. Confirm the current duty, licence and payment requirements with the authorities and your buyer, and agree a payment instrument that works for both sides, such as a bank letter of credit with clear terms.
Ask the importer about its refining and packing capacity, since many buy crude oil for local refining while others import finished oil.
China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar lead the overall source list, which covers all goods and reflects Gulf trade links. The $3.2B covers the whole of HS chapter 15, so edible oils are a part, and re-exports can distort rankings.
Oil-heading shipment records name the consignees. Agree Incoterm, currency and port, and use this site’s free marketplace to approach your shortlist.
Ninth of 96 markets at $3.2B in 2024, a 2.2% share of reported world imports.
They are 5.6% of $56.5B and rank third among its import chapters.
Access to foreign currency can change, so agree an instrument that both sides trust.
Search oil-heading shipment records and read consignees, weights and values.
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