Soybean · importers
France ranks thirteenth of 96 at $2.2B in the oil seeds chapter, and buyers there are among those in Europe asking hard questions about where beans come from.
| Market | HS 12 imports |
|---|---|
| China | $61.5B |
| Germany | $7.1B |
| Japan | $5.3B |
| Mexico | $4.9B |
| Netherlands | $4.2B |
Figures are for the whole of HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits); soybean is only part of it. Source: UN Comtrade, as reported by national authorities; latest available year per market.
Thailand is just above at $2.2B and Indonesia below at $1.9B. France’s 1.6% share of reported world imports is close to Thailand’s, and the drop to Indonesia is more visible. The chapter is only 0.3% of the country’s $762.0B imports and ranks 53rd among its import chapters.
Mineral fuels at $95.7B, industrial machinery at $90.4B and vehicles at $80.3B dominate the bill.
Food and feed companies in France often face pressure from retailers and consumers about how oil seeds are grown, and importers commonly ask suppliers for origin documentation and evidence about land use. Regulatory expectations in this area are set by the authorities and can change, so treat them as something to confirm, not to assume.
A seller that can document origin and handling in an orderly way gives an importer a reason to choose it over a cheaper but less transparent source.
Germany, China, Belgium and the USA lead the overall source list, which covers all goods and does not show bean origins. Agree Incoterm, currency, payment terms and discharge port in writing, and ask whether the buyer takes goods at a coastal terminal or inland.
The $2.2B counts all of HS chapter 12, oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, so soybeans are a part and other seeds make up the rest. Each country reports its own trade, so onward shipments and reporting gaps can change the ranking from year to year.
Soybean-heading shipment data lists the consignee, weight and declared value for each cargo. Use it to find crushers and feed makers that import regularly, then contact them through this site’s free marketplace.
Thirteenth of 96 at $2.2B in 2024, a 1.6% share of reported world imports.
Often origin, traceability and sustainability evidence. Confirm current expectations with the authorities and the importer.
It is 0.3% of $762.0B and ranks 53rd among the country's import chapters.
Filter shipment data to the soybean heading and rank consignees by cargo size and frequency.
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