15162010 - Vegetable fats and oils and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax' is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 86.3% of imports (€136.9M), followed by 🇹🇭 Thailand (11.6%). With an HHI of 7582, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax' to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇷 Türkiye remains the largest client (15.7%, €4.3M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇮🇳 India, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 48.5% of Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax' imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (15.4%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-18.4%) and exports stable (-1.5%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax' to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax' (NC8 15162010) is 🇮🇳 India, accounting for 86.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax'?

The extra-EU trade balance for Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax' (NC8 15162010) is €-131.2M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €158.6M, exports: €27.4M).

How much does the EU import of Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax'?

The EU imported €158.6M of Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax' (NC8 15162010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 83.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax'?

The weighted average import price of Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax' (NC8 15162010) is €1.91/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax'?

The leading EU member state importer of Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax' (NC8 15162010) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 48.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-18.4%) and exports stable (-1.5%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€4.3M	15.7%	1.3M kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€2.7M	9.9%	430K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.6M	9.7%	890K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.3M	8.3%	722K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9M	6.8%	386K kg
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.1M	4.0%	223K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€136.9M	75.7Mt	€1.81/kg	86.9%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€18.4M	6.5Mt	€2.83/kg	11.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.1M	127Kt	€8.90/kg	0.7%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€658K	127Kt	€5.17/kg	0.4%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€378K	186Kt	€2.03/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€4.3M	1.3Mt	€3.37/kg	28.9%
2	🇮🇳 India	€2.7M	430Kt	€6.32/kg	18.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.6M	890Kt	€2.97/kg	17.7%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.3M	722Kt	€3.16/kg	15.3%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9M	386Kt	€4.83/kg	12.5%
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.1M	223Kt	€4.90/kg	7.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€136.9M	75.7Mt	€1.81/kg	86.9%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€18.4M	6.5Mt	€2.83/kg	11.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.1M	127Kt	€8.90/kg	0.7%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€658K	127Kt	€5.17/kg	0.4%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€378K	186Kt	€2.03/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€4.3M	1.3Mt	€3.37/kg	28.9%
2	🇮🇳 India	€2.7M	430Kt	€6.32/kg	18.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.6M	890Kt	€2.97/kg	17.7%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.3M	722Kt	€3.16/kg	15.3%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9M	386Kt	€4.83/kg	12.5%
6	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.1M	223Kt	€4.90/kg	7.3%

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