Sub Product
Cold Pressed Argan Oil, Conventional Argan Oil, Cosmetic Grade Argan Oil, Extra Virgin Argan Oil, +2
Raw Materials
Argan Seed
HS Code
151590
Last Updated
2026-07-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Argan Oil market coverage spans 137 countries.
- 222 exporter companies and 245 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 348 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 18 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers and 1 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-29.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Argan Oil
Analyze 348 supplier-linked transactions across the top 18 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Argan Oil.
Argan Oil Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Argan Oil to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Argan Oil: Italy (+92.8%), Brazil (-68.4%), United Kingdom (+66.3%).
Argan Oil Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Argan Oil country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Argan Oil transaction unit prices: Spain (30.47 USD / kg), India (22.11 USD / kg), United States (11.90 USD / kg), Morocco (5.00 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +5.1% | 250 | 12.33 USD / kg (15,576.6 kg) | 17.00 USD / kg (6,504.1 kg) | 19.39 USD / kg (689 kg) | 21.08 USD / kg (435.9 kg) | 19.19 USD / kg (1,723.81 kg) | 22.11 USD / kg (743 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -43.1% | 30 | 24.93 USD / kg (150.57 kg) | 16.08 USD / kg (300.1 kg) | 15.96 USD / kg (15,448.16 kg) | - (-) | 41.84 USD / kg (159.07 kg) | 11.90 USD / kg (16.13 kg) | ||||||
| France | +39.8% | 11 | 15.10 USD / kg (1,900 kg) | 83.53 USD / kg (2,998 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 12.98 USD / kg (1,488 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | -31.5% | 13 | - (-) | 30.96 USD / kg (243 kg) | 50.81 USD / kg (695.98 kg) | - (-) | 11.54 USD / kg (0.24 kg) | 30.47 USD / kg (26 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | -28.3% | 6 | 25.21 USD / kg (114 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 61.25 USD / kg (4.5 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | +34.9% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 95.00 USD / kg (80 kg) | - (-) | 156.12 USD / kg (0.85 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Morocco | +22.2% | 11 | - (-) | 77.63 USD / kg (50 kg) | 63.77 USD / kg (20,614 kg) | 13.60 USD / kg (21,447 kg) | 54.08 USD / kg (1,397 kg) | 5.00 USD / kg (20,113 kg) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | +66.3% | 5 | - (-) | 24.33 USD / kg (21 kg) | - (-) | 17.93 USD / kg (976 kg) | 18.03 USD / kg (416 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | -68.4% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 21.92 USD / kg (447.95 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | +45.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 9.36 USD / kg (90 kg) | 9.13 USD / kg (90 kg) | - (-) |
Argan Oil Global Supply Chain Coverage
467 companies
222 exporters and 245 importers are mapped for Argan Oil.
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Argan Oil Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
222 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Argan Oil. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Argan Oil Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Argan Oil Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Argan Oil Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 222 total exporter companies in the Argan Oil supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Morocco)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-29
Industries: Food PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetailTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Argan Oil, Cold Pressed Argan Oil
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Argan Oil, Coconut Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil +4
Argan Oil Global Exporter Coverage
222 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Argan Oil supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Argan Oil (HS Code 151590) in 2024
For Argan Oil in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 54,568,998 kg | 379,004,861 USD |
| 2 | United States | 87,078,223.24 kg | 284,698,959 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 61,885,430.278 kg | 236,738,707.211 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 40,065,598.241 kg | 209,684,601.658 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 36,505,872.267 kg | 154,717,844.189 USD |
| 6 | India | 33,149,709.669 kg | 108,886,069.7 USD |
| 7 | Portugal | 39,763,420.673 kg | 81,363,467.861 USD |
| 8 | Thailand | 41,370,950.785 kg | 72,581,489.7 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 8,065,266.268 kg | 69,277,641.198 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 11,707,626.224 kg | 52,487,518.741 USD |
Argan Oil Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Argan Oil Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
245 importer companies are mapped for Argan Oil demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Argan Oil Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
245 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Argan Oil.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Argan Oil (HS Code 151590) in 2024
For Argan Oil in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 140,658,184 kg | 776,164,886 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 73,900,686.926 kg | 173,295,197.871 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 36,303,369 kg | 161,060,801.502 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 58,017,671.449 kg | 148,019,353.416 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 62,574,497.762 kg | 141,647,308.645 USD |
| 6 | Sweden | 51,391,384.43 kg | 115,835,919.115 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 14,308,651.255 kg | 114,013,050.403 USD |
| 8 | India | 106,256,330.012 kg | 113,442,759.21 USD |
| 9 | Japan | 51,225,361 kg | 107,183,667.334 USD |
| 10 | South Korea | 23,539,764.374 kg | 101,858,836 USD |
Argan Oil Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIndustrial Product
Product FormOil
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Derivative
Market
Argan oil is a high-value niche vegetable oil traded globally, with supply overwhelmingly concentrated in Morocco where the argan tree (Argania spinosa) is native and commercially harvested. International demand is led by cosmetics and personal-care manufacturing, with smaller but premium culinary uses in specialty food channels. Trade transparency is constrained because argan oil often falls under broader “other vegetable oils” customs headings, complicating clean global benchmarking of volumes and prices. The market is structurally exposed to Moroccan climate variability and to authenticity risks (adulteration/mislabelling) driven by the product’s price premium.
Market Growth
Major Producing Countries
- MoroccoPrimary and largely unique commercial origin; production linked to the Arganeraie region.
Major Exporting Countries
- MoroccoDominant exporter of bulk and bottled argan oil for cosmetics and gourmet food markets.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Color and aroma vary by processing: roasted-kernel oil is typically darker with a more pronounced nutty note (culinary), while unroasted-kernel oil is typically lighter with a milder profile (often marketed for cosmetics).
- Oxidation sensitivity means exposure to heat, oxygen, and light can degrade sensory quality and buyer acceptance.
Compositional Metrics
- Fatty acid profile (commonly reported as oleic- and linoleic-acid rich) used in buyer specifications and authenticity screening.
- Peroxide value and acid value/free fatty acids used as core freshness and quality indicators.
- Moisture and insoluble impurities used as cleanliness/filtration indicators.
Grades
- Cosmetic grade (often specified as deodorized or non-deodorized; with defined odor/color limits by buyer specification).
- Culinary/food grade (often differentiated by roasted vs unroasted kernel processing and sensory profile).
Packaging
- Food-grade drums or jerrycans for bulk export, with oxygen/light management practices varying by buyer requirements.
- Amber or opaque bottles for retail to limit light exposure.
ProcessingHigh unit value creates strong incentives for blending with lower-cost oils, making authenticity documentation (COA, traceability, and analytical testing) a frequent buyer requirement.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Fruit collection and drying/depulping (where practiced) -> nut cracking -> kernel sorting -> (optional) roasting for culinary grade -> mechanical pressing -> filtration/settling -> (optional) deodorization/refining for specific cosmetic specs -> packaging (bulk or retail) -> export via traders/brand owners -> destination blending/packaging/formulation (cosmetics/food) -> retail/industrial distribution.
Demand Drivers
- Use as a signature natural oil in cosmetics and personal-care formulations (skin and hair products).
- Premium positioning and origin story associated with Moroccan argan groves and cooperative supply chains.
- Specialty culinary demand for distinctive flavor in gourmet applications.
Temperature
- Quality preservation emphasizes cool, stable storage and minimizing heat exposure to slow oxidation and protect sensory characteristics.
- Temperature spikes during storage or transit can accelerate oxidation and lead to out-of-spec peroxide/odor outcomes versus buyer requirements.
Atmosphere Control
- Oxygen management practices (e.g., minimizing headspace, using inert gas where specified) are used in some supply chains to limit oxidation during bulk storage and transport.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is strongly packaging- and quality-metric-dependent; buyers commonly rely on COA parameters (e.g., peroxide/acid value) and storage condition controls rather than a single universal shelf-life assumption.
Risks
Climate And Supply Concentration HighGlobal supply is highly concentrated in Morocco, so drought/heat stress or ecosystem degradation in the argan-growing region can quickly constrain availability and raise prices across both cosmetic and culinary channels.Use multi-year contracting and inventory buffers; strengthen climate-adaptation and ecosystem management programs with suppliers; qualify multiple Moroccan suppliers/regions where feasible.
Food Fraud HighArgan oil’s price premium creates persistent incentives for adulteration (blending with cheaper vegetable oils) or mislabelling of grade/origin, which can trigger buyer rejections, recalls, and brand damage.Require traceability documentation and COA; use risk-based authenticity testing (e.g., fatty-acid profile and other analytical fingerprints) and supplier audits.
Regulatory Compliance MediumCompliance requirements differ by end use (food vs cosmetics) and destination market, including contaminant limits and labelling rules; misalignment can block shipments or force relabelling/rework.Define end-use specification early; align documentation to destination requirements; maintain segregated supply chains for food-grade vs cosmetic-grade where required.
Reputation And Sustainability MediumSourcing claims tied to biodiversity protection and community benefits are prominent in marketing; failure to substantiate ESG claims (or perceived ecosystem harm) can create reputational and buyer-compliance risk.Implement credible third-party certification/verification where relevant; document community benefit mechanisms and environmental management outcomes.
Sustainability
- Climate vulnerability in Morocco’s argan-growing zone (drought and heat stress) with potential to reduce fruit yields and tighten global supply.
- Ecosystem and biodiversity stewardship in the Arganeraie (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve context), including pressures from land-use change and overgrazing.
Labor & Social
- Worker welfare and fair compensation in manual nut-cracking and small-scale processing, including occupational safety considerations.
- Equitable benefit-sharing and traceability claims in cooperative-linked supply chains, which are frequently central to brand narratives and due-diligence expectations.
FAQ
Which country dominates global argan oil production and exports?Morocco is the primary commercial origin and dominant exporter of argan oil, so global availability is highly dependent on Moroccan production conditions.
Why is adulteration considered a major risk in argan oil trade?Because argan oil is high value, there is a strong incentive to blend it with cheaper vegetable oils or mislabel grade/origin, which can lead to buyer rejection and reputational damage.
What is a common practical distinction between culinary and cosmetic argan oil specifications?Many supply chains distinguish by processing and sensory targets: culinary argan oil is often associated with roasted-kernel processing and a stronger nutty profile, while cosmetic-oriented oil is commonly unroasted and specified for milder odor/color (sometimes with additional processing such as deodorization depending on buyer needs).
Sources
Argan Oil Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: South Korea, Poland, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, Argentina, United States, Philippines, Turkiye, Morocco, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, China, India, Sweden, Ukraine, Austria, Switzerland, Colombia, Mexico, Australia, Singapore, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Portugal, Belgium, Brazil, Kenya, Norway, Indonesia, Jordan, Israel, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Ireland, Denmark, Pakistan, Slovakia, Bangladesh, Guatemala, Nigeria, New Zealand, Nepal, Peru, Uruguay, Benin, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Qatar, Lithuania, Czechia, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Ivory Coast, Finland, United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, Bolivia, Egypt, Maldives, Iran, Azerbaijan, Ecuador, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Argan Seed
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