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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Canola Oil
Analyze 7,140 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Canola Oil.
Canola Oil Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Canola Oil: Russia (-66.6%), Italy (+65.4%), Mexico (-34.9%).
Canola Oil Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Canola Oil country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Canola Oil transaction unit prices: Italy (3.07 USD / kg), Bangladesh (2.40 USD / kg), Uruguay (2.33 USD / kg), Mexico (2.19 USD / kg), South Africa (2.06 USD / kg), 15 more countries.
1,004 exporters and 1,231 importers are mapped for Canola Oil.
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Canola Oil Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
1,004 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Canola Oil. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Canola Oil Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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OLEIFICIO RANIERI SURL
Italy
Food Manufacturing
Compagnia Alimentare Italiana S.p.A.
Italy
Food ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
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Canola Oil Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,004 total exporter companies in the Canola Oil supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporter company count is a key signal for Canola Oil supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Canola Oil (HS Code 1514) in 2024
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Canola Oil Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Canola Oil Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,231 importer companies are mapped for Canola Oil demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Canola Oil Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,231 total importer companies tracked for Canola Oil. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood PackagingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(El Salvador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: OthersGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,231 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Canola Oil.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Canola Oil (HS Code 1514) in 2024
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Industry PositionEdible vegetable oil (food ingredient) and industrial feedstock
Market
Canola oil (low-erucic rapeseed oil) is a globally traded edible vegetable oil supplied through integrated oilseed value chains where rapeseed/canola is crushed and the oil is refined for food and industrial use. Global availability is closely tied to rapeseed/canola harvest outcomes and crushing capacity, with major supply anchored in Canada, the European Union, China, India, and Australia. International trade flows commonly move in bulk (tanks/ISO/flexitanks) for further refining, blending, and bottling near demand centers, and the market competes directly with other vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower, palm) in food and biofuel channels. Pricing and trade dynamics are sensitive to weather-driven yield variability, energy/biofuel policy signals, and trade policy frictions affecting key exporters and importers.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Food demand is relatively stable while industrial/biofuel-linked demand can be policy- and energy-price-sensitive, creating cyclical growth in trade volumes and prices.
Major Producing Countries
CanadaLarge canola production base and major crushing/refining industry supporting export-oriented canola oil supply.
ChinaMajor rapeseed/canola producer and large edible-oil processing market; also significant importer of oilseeds and oils depending on domestic balance.
IndiaSignificant rapeseed/mustard complex and edible-oil demand center; refining and blending are important downstream activities.
GermanyKey EU rapeseed processor with substantial crushing/refining capacity (EU functions as both producer and major trader of vegetable oils).
CanadaCore global export origin for canola oil and related canola products, supported by large-scale Prairie production and export logistics.
AustraliaSignificant export origin in years with strong canola harvests; provides Southern Hemisphere supply window.
GermanyEU-based exports of rapeseed/canola oil occur alongside substantial intra-EU trade and re-exports via European trading hubs.
NetherlandsTrading/logistics hub for vegetable oils in Europe; can appear as an exporting node via re-export and redistribution.
Major Importing Countries
United StatesLarge edible-oil and food manufacturing market; imports canola oil for food use and, in some cases, for industrial/biofuel supply chains.
ChinaImports canola/rapeseed oils and oilseeds depending on domestic production, crush margins, and policy/trade conditions.
JapanSignificant importer of edible vegetable oils for food processing and retail supply.
NetherlandsEuropean gateway market where bulk oils are imported for refining/blending and onward distribution.
BelgiumEuropean import market with active vegetable-oil handling and processing, supporting regional distribution.
Supply Calendar
Canada (Prairies):Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, JanMain harvest is late summer/early autumn; crushing and export programs commonly intensify post-harvest.
European Union (Northern/Central Europe):Jul, Aug, Sep, OctSummer harvest supports regional crush; trade flows depend on EU crop size and competing demand (food vs. fuel).
Australia (southern growing regions):Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarSouthern Hemisphere harvest supports counter-seasonal supply relative to Northern Hemisphere origins.
Black Sea region (rapeseed):Jul, Aug, Sep, OctRegional supply and export availability are sensitive to geopolitics and logistics; trade can shift toward alternative vegetable oils when disrupted.
Specification
Major VarietiesCanola (low-erucic rapeseed; LEAR), High-oleic canola oil
Physical Attributes
Refined product is typically light-colored with a neutral odor and taste (deodorized)
Free-flowing liquid at typical ambient conditions; may cloud at lower temperatures depending on wax content and handling
Fatty-acid profile monitoring (oleic/linoleic/linolenic balance; high-oleic variants used for improved oxidative stability)
Free fatty acid (FFA), peroxide value, moisture/volatile matter, and insoluble impurities as routine quality controls
Grades
Crude (unrefined) rapeseed/canola oil (often moved for further refining)
Refined, Bleached and Deodorized (RBD) canola oil for food use
Industrial-grade canola/rapeseed oil for technical applications (specification depends on end use)
Packaging
Bulk liquid in tankers, ISO tanks, or flexitanks for international shipment
Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and steel/plastic drums for industrial and food manufacturing customers
Retail bottles (PET or HDPE) and foodservice packs for downstream markets
ProcessingRefining removes impurities, phospholipids, free fatty acids, color bodies, and odor compounds to meet food-grade specificationsOxidative stability and frying performance depend on refining quality, antioxidant strategy, and fatty-acid profile (including high-oleic variants)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Rapeseed/canola cultivation and harvest -> seed cleaning/drying/storage -> crushing/pressing and/or solvent extraction -> crude oil filtration/degumming -> refining (neutralization/bleaching/deodorization) -> bulk export or domestic distribution -> blending/bottling -> retail, foodservice, and industrial end users
Demand Drivers
Household and foodservice demand for neutral-flavor vegetable oil
Food manufacturing use in bakery, snacks, sauces, and frying applications
Industrial demand including biodiesel/renewable diesel feedstock demand where policy incentives exist
Substitution dynamics versus soybean, sunflower, and palm oils based on relative price and availability
Temperature
Typically shipped and stored as a liquid at ambient temperatures; protect from excessive heat and direct light to limit oxidation
Moisture control and clean, dedicated equipment reduce quality degradation and contamination risk in bulk handling
Atmosphere Control
In bulk storage, inert gas (e.g., nitrogen) blanketing may be used by operators to reduce oxygen exposure and slow oxidation during extended holding
Shelf Life
Shelf life depends on refining quality, exposure to oxygen/light/heat, packaging barrier properties, and whether high-oleic formulations are used for improved oxidative stability
Risks
Climate HighGlobal canola oil availability and pricing are highly exposed to weather-driven yield variability in major rapeseed/canola regions (notably Canada, parts of the EU, and Australia). Drought, heat stress, or excessive moisture at key growth/harvest stages can quickly tighten exportable supply, raise crush costs, and increase volatility in international vegetable-oil trade.Diversify origin exposure across hemispheres, use forward cover where feasible, and monitor crop-condition and crush-margin indicators across Canada/EU/Australia to anticipate supply tightening.
Biofuel Policy MediumBiofuel and renewable diesel policies can rapidly change industrial demand for vegetable oils, tightening availability for food uses and amplifying price volatility across substitutable oil markets.Track mandate/credit changes in major fuel markets and maintain optionality to switch among vegetable oils where formulations and regulations allow.
Trade Policy MediumTrade flows can be disrupted by tariffs, sanctions, and bilateral frictions affecting key exporters and importers of rapeseed/canola products, redirecting trade and raising basis risk for buyers relying on specific origins.Qualify alternative suppliers and routes, and structure contracts with contingency origins/spec flexibility where possible.
Quality and Fraud MediumVegetable oils face evergreen risks of specification non-compliance, cross-contamination in shared bulk logistics, and economically motivated adulteration or mislabeling, which can trigger recalls, claims, or import rejections.Use dedicated or validated-clean bulk systems, require certificates of analysis, and implement periodic third-party testing for key identity and quality parameters.
Logistics LowBulk liquid handling depends on tank availability, port throughput, and rail/truck reliability; disruptions can delay shipments and increase demurrage and carrying costs, especially from landlocked producing regions.Build scheduling buffers, secure tank capacity in advance, and diversify logistics corridors and discharge ports when possible.
Sustainability
Agricultural emissions and fertilizer management (notably nitrous oxide) in rapeseed/canola cultivation
Biodiversity and pollinator concerns associated with pesticide regimes and agronomic practices in oilseed rape production regions
Land-use and crop-rotation impacts (soil health and erosion risk) in major producing regions
Traceability and sustainability certification requirements for biofuel-linked supply chains in some importing markets
Labor & Social
Seasonal labor and contractor safety in farm operations, transport, and oilseed handling
Occupational health and safety practices in crushing/refining facilities and bulk liquid logistics
Market-access and labeling sensitivity in destinations with GMO-related requirements (given widespread cultivation of herbicide-tolerant canola in some origins)
FAQ
What is canola oil made from?Canola oil is produced by crushing and extracting oil from canola (low-erucic rapeseed) seeds, then refining the crude oil (degumming/neutralizing, bleaching, and deodorizing) to meet food-grade specifications.
Why can canola oil prices and availability change quickly in global trade?Canola oil supply is tightly linked to rapeseed/canola harvest outcomes and crushing capacity in a few major producing regions, so weather shocks can quickly tighten exportable supply. Demand can also shift with biofuel and renewable diesel policies, increasing volatility across competing vegetable oils.
How is canola oil commonly traded and shipped internationally?International trade commonly moves canola/rapeseed oil as bulk liquid in tanks (including ISO tanks and flexitanks) for further refining, blending, or bottling near demand centers, as well as in drums/IBCs for manufacturing customers and packaged formats for retail.
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