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Canola Meal Market Overview 2026

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Canola Meal market coverage spans 94 countries.
  • 568 exporter companies and 708 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 4,690 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 1.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-04.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Canola Meal

Analyze 4,690 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Canola Meal.

Canola Meal Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Canola Meal: Canada (-74.0%), Zambia (-63.0%), Argentina (-42.0%).

Canola Meal Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Canola Meal country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Canola Meal transaction unit prices: China (0.42 USD / kg), Russia (0.37 USD / kg), Kazakhstan (0.33 USD / kg), Nepal (0.31 USD / kg), Vietnam (0.23 USD / kg), 8 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
India-16.2%3,0180.21 USD / kg (64,856,513.909 kg)0.22 USD / kg (83,717,960.987 kg)0.22 USD / kg (146,561,099.802 kg)0.22 USD / kg (144,593,117.929 kg)0.22 USD / kg (153,761,020.901 kg)0.23 USD / kg (77,202,368.261 kg)
Kazakhstan+3.3%3330.28 USD / kg (3,133,819 kg)0.30 USD / kg (3,356,975 kg)0.35 USD / kg (580,306 kg)0.35 USD / kg (2,991,894 kg)0.33 USD / kg (7,086,891 kg)0.33 USD / kg (8,578,371 kg)
Zambia-63.0%1170.53 USD / kg (30,000 kg)0.04 USD / kg (870,000 kg)0.03 USD / kg (1,200,000 kg)0.03 USD / kg (300,000 kg)0.03 USD / kg (840,000 kg)0.03 USD / kg (60,000 kg)
Uganda+8.4%1460.07 USD / kg (33,000 kg)0.08 USD / kg (2,000 kg)0.11 USD / kg (36,000 kg)0.09 USD / kg (116,000 kg)0.09 USD / kg (511,000 kg)0.09 USD / kg (346,000 kg)
Canada-74.0%103- (-)0.24 USD / kg (1,897,755 kg)0.24 USD / kg (2,717,850 kg)0.24 USD / kg (5,848,874 kg)0.24 USD / kg (26,749,390 kg)0.23 USD / kg (11,036,542 kg)
Singapore-25.8%880.20 USD / kg (1,221,800 kg)0.23 USD / kg (1,617,825 kg)0.22 USD / kg (4,448,845 kg)0.23 USD / kg (3,512,850 kg)0.24 USD / kg (2,271,545 kg)0.23 USD / kg (15,330,812 kg)
Nepal+4.2%710.31 USD / kg (318,000 kg)0.30 USD / kg (181,000 kg)0.30 USD / kg (770,000 kg)0.30 USD / kg (166,000 kg)0.30 USD / kg (152,000 kg)0.31 USD / kg (116,000 kg)
United States-41.9%39- (-)0.31 USD / kg (98,162 kg)- (-)- (-)0.24 USD / kg (5,648,397 kg)0.23 USD / kg (553,389 kg)
Malawi+23.0%190.08 USD / kg (26,000 kg)0.08 USD / kg (52,000 kg)0.08 USD / kg (130,000 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Vietnam-20.6%11- (-)- (-)0.24 USD / kg (-)0.24 USD / kg (98,150 kg)- (-)0.23 USD / kg (140,541 kg)
Canola Meal Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,276 companies
568 exporters and 708 importers are mapped for Canola Meal.
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Canola Meal Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

568 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Canola Meal. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Canola Meal Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Nepal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Zambia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersTradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Latvia, Azerbaijan
Supplying Products: Canola Meal, Dried Soybean
Canola Meal Global Exporter Coverage
568 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Canola Meal supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Canola Meal (HS Code 230641) in 2024

For Canola Meal in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Canada5,775,684,112 kg1,973,058,193.206 USDView →
2Germany1,715,937,866 kg534,421,029.097 USDView →
3Belgium771,844,974.89 kg246,376,951.386 USDView →
4Czechia373,166,910 kg114,320,712 USDView →
5Romania298,094,536 kg84,289,134.66 USDView →
6Netherlands259,524,527 kg84,043,933.28 USDView →
7Ukraine258,986,790 kg62,150,363.83 USDView →
8Lithuania159,359,110 kg53,710,276 USDView →
9Bulgaria129,560,200 kg37,277,094.277 USDView →
10Greece101,594,360 kg29,852,942.804 USDView →

Canola Meal Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Canola Meal Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

708 importer companies are mapped for Canola Meal demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Canola Meal Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionAnimal ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hungary)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Latvia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Zimbabwe)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop ProductionAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
708 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Canola Meal.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Canola Meal (HS Code 230641) in 2024

For Canola Meal in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1United States3,767,708,839 kg1,314,204,603 USDView →
2Germany603,975,151.746 kg187,754,178.329 USDView →
3Spain533,911,750 kg169,931,784.795 USDView →
4Netherlands597,389,744 kg144,399,948.546 USDView →
5Denmark383,740,599 kg128,322,303.549 USDView →
6United Kingdom368,009,951 kg124,338,127.539 USDView →
7Israel250,519,824.199 kg83,141,000 USDView →
8Norway207,201,130 kg78,912,526.901 USDView →
9Ireland212,662,321 kg69,402,865.041 USDView →
10Finland195,837,083 kg64,983,127.872 USDView →

Canola Meal Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Canola Meal

Canola Meal Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Canola Meal farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Canola Meal farmgate unit prices: Germany (0.27 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Germany0.38 USD / kg0.37 USD / kg0.33 USD / kg0.33 USD / kg0.29 USD / kg0.27 USD / kg

Canola Meal Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

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RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Germany0.33 USD / kg0.26 USD / kg0.39 USD / kg-4.4%View →

Latest Canola Meal Farmgate Export Cost Updates

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DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2025-11-01Can*** **** ********* * *** *269.01 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeByproduct
Product FormMeal (oilseed crushing residue; bulk solid)
Industry PositionOilseed Crushing Byproduct (Feed Ingredient)

Market

Canola meal (closely aligned in trade classification with rapeseed meal) is a globally traded high-protein oilseed crushing byproduct primarily used in compound animal feed. Supply is structurally tied to canola/rapeseed seed availability and crushing margins, with large volumes produced where industrial oilseed processing is concentrated—especially Canada and the European Union, alongside major rapeseed producers in Asia and the Black Sea region. International trade commonly moves in bulk through export terminals to feed-manufacturing regions, and demand is influenced by livestock and aquaculture feed requirements and by substitution economics versus other protein meals (notably soybean meal). Market dynamics are therefore driven more by the broader oilseeds complex (seed supply, vegetable oil demand, and crush capacity) than by standalone “canola meal” consumer demand.
Major Producing Countries
  • CanadaMajor canola producer and large-scale crusher; canola meal is a core co-product of the domestic canola industry.
  • ChinaLarge rapeseed producer and crusher; production mainly supports domestic feed demand with trade exposure influenced by oilseed imports and policy.
  • IndiaSignificant rapeseed/mustard producer; meal output linked to domestic oil processing patterns.
  • FranceMajor EU rapeseed producer; meal output linked to EU crushing and biodiesel-linked oil demand.
  • GermanyLarge EU crusher and industrial user; produces rapeseed/canola meal for feed markets.
  • AustraliaMajor canola producer; domestic crushing exists but a substantial share of seed is exported, influencing meal availability.
  • UkraineImportant Black Sea oilseed origin; crushing and exports can be sensitive to logistics and conflict-related disruptions.
  • RussiaLarge rapeseed producer with expanding oilseed processing; trade flows can be affected by sanctions and shipping constraints.
Major Exporting Countries
  • CanadaKey global exporter for canola-derived oilseed meal products; shipments commonly move in bulk to nearby and overseas feed markets.
  • GermanyEU-linked exporter of rapeseed meal (often via regional logistics hubs) depending on crush volumes and intra-EU flows.
  • NetherlandsTrade and logistics hub in EU oilseeds/feed supply chains; export role often reflects transshipment and distribution functions.
  • BelgiumEU port and processing-linked trade node for oilseed meals.
  • UkraineExports can be material in years with strong crush and available export corridor capacity.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLarge import market for canola meal, particularly supplied by Canada, supporting dairy, beef, and other livestock feed formulations.
Supply Calendar
  • Canada (Prairies):Sep, Oct, NovTypical harvest window for canola in Western Canada; meal availability is mediated by crushing schedules and inventory management.
  • European Union (major rapeseed areas):Jul, Aug, SepSeasonality varies by country; meal output is linked to regional crush patterns and demand for rapeseed oil.
  • Australia (southern grainbelt):Oct, Nov, DecSouthern Hemisphere supply timing can complement Northern Hemisphere origins; domestic crushing versus seed exports affects meal output.
  • Black Sea region (e.g., Ukraine):Jul, Aug, SepHarvest timing is broadly mid-year; export availability can be constrained by inland logistics and port capacity.

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Brown to tan granular meal or pellets; may be marketed as mash (meal) or pelleted form depending on handling and end-user needs.
  • Bulk commodity with flowability and dust characteristics that influence loading/unloading performance in ports and feed mills.
Compositional Metrics
  • Commercial specs commonly reference crude protein, crude fiber, moisture, and residual oil content.
  • Anti-nutritional factor management (e.g., glucosinolate levels associated with rapeseed/canola) is a recurrent buyer consideration alongside amino-acid profile in feed formulation.
Grades
  • Feed-grade oilseed meal specifications are typically contract-defined (protein/moisture/fiber and safety parameters) rather than governed by a single universal international grade.
Packaging
  • Shipped predominantly in bulk (vessel/rail/truck) for large feed users; containers and bulk bags may be used for smaller lots or specialized channels.
  • Moisture-protective storage and covered conveyance are standard to reduce mold and quality deterioration risk.
ProcessingTwo main commercial processing routes: solvent-extracted meal (lower residual oil; large industrial plants) and expeller-pressed meal (higher residual oil; sometimes marketed for energy density).Heat treatment during desolventizing/toasting influences protein quality and digestibility; process control is relevant to buyer performance expectations.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Canola/rapeseed cultivation → seed aggregation → crushing (oil extraction) → desolventizing/toasting (for solvent plants) → grinding/pelleting (optional) → storage → domestic feed mills or bulk export → compound feed manufacturing → livestock/aquaculture production.
Demand Drivers
  • Demand for plant-based protein meals in ruminant, swine, poultry, and aquaculture feed formulations.
  • Relative pricing and nutritional substitution economics versus soybean meal and other oilseed meals.
  • Growth or contraction in livestock and dairy sectors in importing regions, and changes in feed ration strategies.
Temperature
  • Typically handled and stored at ambient temperatures; the critical control is keeping the product dry and avoiding condensation and hotspots in storage.
  • Temperature excursions are mainly a quality/safety risk insofar as they enable moisture migration, caking, and mold growth.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is primarily moisture- and hygiene-dependent; extended storage requires good ventilation, pest control, and prevention of water ingress.
  • Long-distance maritime shipments rely on dry cargo best practices to reduce caking and microbial spoilage risks.

Risks

Climate Yield Volatility HighCanola meal supply is structurally dependent on canola/rapeseed seed production and crushing volumes; drought, heat stress, and other climate-driven yield shocks in major producing regions can quickly tighten the meal balance and increase price volatility for feed buyers.Diversify procurement across origins (where feasible), use forward coverage aligned with crush/harvest cycles, and maintain formulation flexibility to substitute protein meals when relative economics shift.
Trade Policy And Geopolitics MediumOilseed and meal trade can be disrupted by bilateral disputes, sanctions, export restrictions, or corridor constraints—particularly when flows involve major exporters or strategically sensitive shipping routes.Qualify alternate suppliers and ports, monitor policy signals affecting oilseeds trade, and build optionality in logistics contracts (vessel/rail routes and discharge ports).
Price Volatility MediumCanola meal pricing is closely linked to the broader oilseeds complex (seed prices, vegetable oil demand, and crush margins) and to competing protein meals, creating volatility that can challenge feed manufacturers’ cost management.Use risk management (hedging/forward contracts where available), track crush margins and soybean meal spreads, and implement least-cost formulation systems with nutrition constraints.
Feed Safety MediumMoisture ingress, poor storage hygiene, or contaminated handling equipment can elevate risks such as mold growth and microbial contamination, potentially leading to mycotoxin exposure or feed safety incidents and import rejections.Apply Codex-aligned good animal feeding practices, enforce moisture/spec and hygiene controls, and use supplier verification and monitoring (including mycotoxin testing where risk is elevated).
Regulatory Compliance LowMarket access can be affected by rules around genetically modified crop material, labeling, and feed ingredient approvals; requirements vary by importing jurisdiction and customer segment.Maintain traceability and documentation suited to destination requirements and offer identity-preserved/non-GM options only where a verified segregated system is in place.
Sustainability
  • Climate resilience and yield volatility for canola/rapeseed production (heat, drought, and variable rainfall) affecting downstream meal availability and pricing.
  • Fertilizer and agrochemical intensity considerations (notably nitrogen use) and associated emissions footprint scrutiny in some markets.
  • Land-use and biodiversity considerations in expansion regions, although sustainability attention is often more directly focused on the oil co-product and overall oilseeds land footprint.
Labor & Social
  • Occupational health and safety in crushing plants, bulk handling, and port operations (dust management, confined space risks, and heavy equipment).
  • Trade-disruption impacts on farming communities and processing workers where export corridors or policy changes sharply reduce crush utilization.

FAQ

What is canola meal and how is it produced?Canola meal is the solid co-product left after oil is extracted from canola/rapeseed during crushing. It is commonly produced via solvent extraction or expeller pressing, often followed by heat treatment and sometimes pelleting, and is primarily used as a protein ingredient in animal feed.
Why do buyers emphasize moisture control and storage conditions for canola meal?Because canola meal is a bulk dry commodity, quality and safety risks rise when the product absorbs moisture or experiences condensation during storage and shipping. Moisture problems can cause caking, mold growth, and potential feed safety issues, so contracts and handling practices focus on keeping it dry and hygienically managed.
What typically drives canola meal trade and pricing volatility globally?Canola meal supply and pricing are driven by canola/rapeseed seed availability and crushing economics, and by substitution against other protein meals such as soybean meal. Climate impacts on seed yields, changes in crush margins, and trade or logistics disruptions can all shift availability and prices for feed buyers.
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