Peanut Oil Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Crude Peanut Oil, Refined Peanut Oil, Cold Pressed Peanut Oil
Raw Materials
Raw Peanuts
HS Code
150810
Last Updated
2026-09-27
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Peanut Oil market coverage spans 137 countries.
- 1,074 exporter companies and 1,196 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 4,157 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 7 premium suppliers and 4 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 3.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-27.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Peanut Oil
Analyze 4,157 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Peanut Oil.
Peanut Oil Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Peanut Oil to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Peanut Oil: Switzerland (+212.8%), Mexico (+175.7%), Indonesia (+133.9%).
Peanut Oil Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-10, benchmark Peanut Oil country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Peanut Oil transaction unit prices: Japan (47.48 USD / kg), Mexico (10.89 USD / kg), United States (9.69 USD / kg), Switzerland (8.65 USD / kg), Paraguay (7.63 USD / kg), 5 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
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| China | +16.2% | 75 | 2.43 USD / kg (30,814.53 kg) | 2.18 USD / kg (122,976.59 kg) | 3.12 USD / kg (83,470.05 kg) | 2.91 USD / kg (76,238.98 kg) | 3.48 USD / kg (30,915.63 kg) | 3.33 USD / kg (1,135.94 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +15.5% | 31 | 55.58 USD / kg (153 kg) | - (-) | 73.44 USD / kg (266 kg) | 82.60 USD / kg (30 kg) | 52.75 USD / kg (270 kg) | 47.48 USD / kg (15 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | -21.9% | 14 | 2.71 USD / kg (24,184.737 kg) | 3.01 USD / kg (30,535.024 kg) | 2.71 USD / kg (20,561.1 kg) | - (-) | 2.71 USD / kg (20,556 kg) | 2.71 USD / kg (20,556 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +133.9% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 24.41 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | +19.9% | 17 | 5.76 USD / kg (2,954 kg) | 7.24 USD / kg (5,130 kg) | 6.75 USD / kg (8.4 kg) | 6.43 USD / kg (2,600 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | -1.6% | 3,063 | 1.50 USD / kg (14,933,165.762 kg) | 1.48 USD / kg (19,778,792.125 kg) | 1.53 USD / kg (21,474,614.103 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (29,804,194.023 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (20,972,282.451 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (18,821,986.199 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +14.2% | 57 | 4.37 USD / kg (21,905.5 kg) | 4.52 USD / kg (1,735.34 kg) | 7.84 USD / kg (1,400.04 kg) | 6.32 USD / kg (11,788.36 kg) | 9.82 USD / kg (712.34 kg) | 9.69 USD / kg (5,447.22 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | +1.8% | 574 | 1.39 USD / kg (27,356,079.98 kg) | 1.38 USD / kg (17,835,519.209 kg) | 1.37 USD / kg (23,321,079.997 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (31,416,974.426 kg) | 1.35 USD / kg (7,987,389.994 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (17,075,599.991 kg) | ||||||
| Paraguay | - | 8 | 1.44 USD / kg (85,600 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.82 USD / kg (3,640 kg) | - (-) | 7.63 USD / kg (2,280 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +14.4% | 4 | - (-) | 3.53 USD / kg (395.6 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Peanut Oil Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,270 companies
1,074 exporters and 1,196 importers are mapped for Peanut Oil.
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Peanut Oil Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
1,074 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Peanut Oil. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Peanut Oil Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Cooperativa Casul
Brazil
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Agrosource ltd
Ukraine
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F.LLI RUATA S.P.A.
Italy
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Food Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places
Di Carlo Srl
Italy
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Food Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing
Myanmar Agricultural Corporation
Myanmar [Burma]
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Das Superfoods Pvt. Ltd.
India
Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
JMIT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Kenya
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Peanut Oil Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Peanut Oil Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 7
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Egypt, Canada, Netherlands, Peru, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Chile, Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, Maize Grain +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, Russia, Belgium, Thailand, Taiwan, Myanmar [Burma], Australia, Vietnam, China
Supplying Products: Peanut Oil, Castor Oil, Raw Peanuts +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Sudan, China
Supplying Products: Peanut Oil, Crude Peanut Oil
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 6
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Hong Kong, Poland, Spain, Japan, Chile, Belgium, United Kingdom, Italy, China, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Raw Peanuts, Peanut Oil, Candied Nuts +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Animal Production, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Myanmar [Burma], Thailand, Vietnam, China
Supplying Products: Peanut Oil, Rapeseed, Peanut Meal +2
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Uruguay, Costa Rica, United States, Netherlands, Chile, China
Supplying Products: Peanut Oil, Thermally oxidized soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Soybean Meal +5
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Peanut Oil Global Exporter Coverage
1,074 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Peanut Oil supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Peanut Oil (HS Code 150810) in 2024
For Peanut Oil in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 212,090,805.946 kg | 349,768,574.566 USD |
| 2 | Brazil | 61,700,029 kg | 106,949,436 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 6,697,092.367 kg | 28,576,968.857 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 8,920,042.96 kg | 23,614,421.546 USD |
| 5 | Argentina | 13,265,290 kg | 21,871,682.37 USD |
| 6 | United States | 5,181,048 kg | 15,675,492 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 1,253,469 kg | 6,394,252.405 USD |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 1,839,979 kg | 6,014,157.162 USD |
| 9 | Italy | 2,162,653 kg | 5,667,920.997 USD |
| 10 | Malaysia | 1,195,130.66 kg | 2,065,785.797 USD |
Peanut Oil Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Peanut Oil Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,196 importer companies are mapped for Peanut Oil demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Peanut Oil Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Argentina
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Argentina
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: Argentina
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Brokers And Trade Agencies, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Brazil, Philippines, Vietnam, United States, Pakistan, Argentina, Mexico
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Philippines, South Korea
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: United States, Vietnam, Philippines, Mexico, India, South Korea
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Global Importer Coverage
1,196 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Peanut Oil.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Peanut Oil (HS Code 150810) in 2024
For Peanut 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 | 39,075,652 kg | 75,831,130 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 26,607,123 kg | 48,023,871.282 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 12,178,958.146 kg | 25,999,202.942 USD |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 12,179,373 kg | 25,244,224.083 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 3,378,203.957 kg | 12,332,387.884 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 4,063,953 kg | 11,654,142.469 USD |
| 7 | Malaysia | 6,122,511.84 kg | 9,132,890.069 USD |
| 8 | Switzerland | 3,730,998.411 kg | 8,693,257.33 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 4,002,709.57 kg | 7,673,608.206 USD |
| 10 | Germany | 1,957,961.805 kg | 5,955,982.486 USD |
Peanut Oil Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Peanut Oil
Peanut Oil Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Peanut Oil wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Peanut Oil wholesale unit prices: Myanmar [Burma] (5.47 USD / kg), China (3.87 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
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| China | 3.73 USD / kg | 3.73 USD / kg | 3.78 USD / kg | 3.84 USD / kg | 3.87 USD / kg | 3.87 USD / kg | ||||||
| India | 0.43 USD / kg | - | 0.49 USD / kg | - | - | - | ||||||
| Myanmar [Burma] | 5.33 USD / kg | - | 5.24 USD / kg | 5.24 USD / kg | 5.24 USD / kg | 5.47 USD / kg | ||||||
| Chad | - | - | - | - | 2.02 USD / kg | - |
Peanut Oil Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Peanut Oil wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 4 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 3.84 USD / kg | 2.74 USD / kg | 4.86 USD / kg | +2.4% |
| 2 | India | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.72 USD / kg | -14.6% |
| 3 | Myanmar [Burma] | 5.50 USD / kg | 5.24 USD / kg | 6.26 USD / kg | +4.1% |
| 4 | Chad | 2.20 USD / kg | 1.62 USD / kg | 2.70 USD / kg | -8.6% |
Latest Peanut Oil Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Peanut Oil
Peanut Oil Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Peanut Oil farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Peanut Oil farmgate unit prices: Myanmar [Burma] (4.20 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myanmar [Burma] | 4.20 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | - |
Peanut Oil Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myanmar [Burma] | 4.20 USD / kg | 4.18 USD / kg | 4.21 USD / kg | +1.8% |
Latest Peanut Oil Farmgate Export Cost Updates
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormEdible Oil (Crude/Refined)
Industry PositionProcessed Food Ingredient
Market
Peanut oil (arachis/groundnut oil) is a named vegetable oil derived from groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) and traded globally as a frying/cooking oil and food-manufacturing fat. Production availability is closely tied to major peanut-growing and crushing regions, with large-scale supply anchored in Asia (notably China and India) alongside producers in Africa and the Americas. In trade statistics, peanut oil is captured under HS heading 1508, split between crude (150810) and other than crude/refined fractions (150890), with recent UN Comtrade/WITS snapshots showing sizable crude flows from India and Brazil into China and European markets. Food-safety compliance (especially aflatoxin risk management in peanuts) and refining/quality specifications are key determinants of market access and price realization for internationally traded lots.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLeading peanut-producing country by volume share in recent global estimates; substantial domestic crushing for oil.
- IndiaMajor peanut producer and a leading exporter of crude groundnut oil in recent UN Comtrade/WITS data.
- NigeriaAmong the largest peanut-producing countries; output is predominantly domestically consumed or regionally traded.
- United StatesSignificant peanut producer; participates in both refined groundnut oil exports and crude imports in UN Comtrade/WITS series.
- SenegalImportant peanut producer in West Africa; participates in crude groundnut oil exports in UN Comtrade/WITS series.
- ArgentinaNotable peanut producer and participant in crude groundnut oil exports in UN Comtrade/WITS series.
- SudanSignificant peanut producer in Africa; oil availability is sensitive to weather variability and quality constraints.
- BrazilKey exporter of crude groundnut oil in UN Comtrade/WITS series (notably supplying China and EU markets in recent snapshots).
Major Exporting Countries
- IndiaTop exporter of HS 150810 (crude ground-nut oil) in 2024 in UN Comtrade/WITS.
- BrazilMajor exporter of HS 150810 (crude) and also present in HS 150890 (other than crude) flows in UN Comtrade/WITS.
- NicaraguaNotable exporter of HS 150810 (crude) in UN Comtrade/WITS recent snapshots.
- NetherlandsAppears as an exporter in HS 150810/150890 series in UN Comtrade/WITS, consistent with re-export/refining and EU hub logistics.
- BelgiumTop exporter of HS 150890 (ground-nut oil excl. crude and fractions) in 2024 in UN Comtrade/WITS.
- ChinaMajor exporter of HS 150890 (other than crude) in UN Comtrade/WITS recent snapshots; also a major crude importer.
- United StatesSignificant exporter of HS 150890 (other than crude) in UN Comtrade/WITS recent snapshots.
- FranceAppears among HS 150890 exporters in UN Comtrade/WITS recent snapshots.
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaTop importer of HS 150810 (crude ground-nut oil) in 2024 in UN Comtrade/WITS.
- United StatesMajor importer of HS 150810 (crude) in 2024 in UN Comtrade/WITS; also imports HS 150890 from multiple origins.
- ItalyMajor importer of HS 150810 (crude) in 2024 in UN Comtrade/WITS; also active in EU intra-trade for HS 150890.
- NetherlandsProminent destination and redistribution hub for crude and refined groundnut oil flows in UN Comtrade/WITS series.
- Hong KongTop importer of HS 150890 (other than crude) in 2023 in UN Comtrade/WITS.
- CanadaMajor importer of HS 150890 (other than crude) in 2023 in UN Comtrade/WITS.
- United KingdomMajor importer of HS 150890 (other than crude) in 2023 in UN Comtrade/WITS.
- GermanyMajor importer of HS 150890 (other than crude) in 2023 in UN Comtrade/WITS.
- FranceMajor importer of HS 150890 (other than crude) in 2023 in UN Comtrade/WITS; also imports HS 150810 (crude) in 2024 in UN Comtrade/WITS.
Supply Calendar
- India:Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, DecTwo main harvest windows (rabi and kharif) support staggered crushing availability; timing varies by state and irrigation.
- China:Aug, Sep, OctMain harvest period in many producing provinces; oil crushing runs year-round but is typically most active post-harvest.
- United States (Southeast):Sep, Oct, NovPrimary harvest and curing period; oil supply depends on domestic crushing decisions versus alternative peanut outlets.
- West Africa (e.g., Senegal/Nigeria):Oct, Nov, DecPost-rainy-season harvest; drying and storage conditions are critical for aflatoxin risk management.
- Argentina:Mar, Apr, MaySouthern Hemisphere harvest supports counter-seasonal raw material availability relative to Northern Hemisphere origins.
Specification
Major VarietiesRunner-type peanuts, Virginia-type peanuts, Spanish-type peanuts, Valencia-type peanuts, High-oleic peanut varieties
Physical Attributes
- Color typically light yellow to golden; refined/deodorized oil is usually lighter and more neutral than unrefined/cold-pressed variants
- Mild to nutty aroma depending on degree of refining and roasting/crushing conditions
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly reference oxidative stability and fatty-acid profile; high-oleic peanut oil is used where longer fry-life is desired
- Quality programs commonly monitor indicators of hydrolysis/oxidation such as free fatty acids and peroxide value
Grades
- Crude (unrefined) vs refined/deodorized food-grade (HS 150810 vs 150890 in trade statistics)
- Specialty grades: cold-pressed/virgin; high-oleic buyer specifications
Packaging
- Bulk: food-grade ISO tanks, flexitanks, IBC totes, or steel drums with tamper-evident seals
- Retail: PET or glass bottles; metal tins in some markets
ProcessingRefining typically includes degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to improve flavor stability and reduce impuritiesAllergen management and filtration controls are important to minimize protein carryover and prevent cross-contact in multi-oil facilitiesCrude oil is more sensitive to quality variability from raw peanut condition (moisture damage, mold, storage time) and typically requires tighter incoming QC
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Groundnut sourcing (in-shell or kernels) -> cleaning/sorting/drying -> crushing (pressing and/or solvent extraction) -> crude oil clarification -> refining (degumming/neutralization/bleaching/deodorization) -> bulk storage and shipment -> destination bottling/packaging -> distribution to retail/foodservice/manufacturers
Demand Drivers
- Frying performance and flavor profile in Asian cuisines and foodservice applications
- Use as a food-manufacturing fat/oil input (snacks, sauces, dressings, fried and ready-to-eat foods)
- Preference for high-oleic oils in some markets to improve oxidative stability and fryer-life
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored at ambient temperatures; avoid sustained high heat exposure that accelerates oxidation
- Protect from moisture ingress and contamination in bulk handling (food-grade tanks/hoses; sealed connections)
Atmosphere Control
- Nitrogen blanketing or minimized headspace oxygen in bulk tanks helps reduce oxidation during storage and transport
Shelf Life
- Shelf life depends strongly on refining level, oxidative stability (including high-oleic specifications), packaging barrier properties, and protection from light/oxygen
Risks
Food Safety HighAflatoxin contamination risk in peanuts is a primary deal-breaker for international trade and can disrupt peanut-oil supply chains through raw-material rejection, mandatory segregation, and heightened testing requirements; warm, humid or drought-stressed growing and poor post-harvest drying/storage conditions increase the risk.Implement Codex-aligned aflatoxin prevention controls (rapid drying/curing, moisture and storage management), enforce incoming-lot testing and supplier approval programs, and apply HACCP with documented traceability and segregation of non-compliant lots.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport markets apply strict specifications for contaminants, residues, and labeling (including allergen-related requirements), and non-conformity can result in border rejections, recalls, or reprocessing costs for edible oils and downstream products.Maintain market-specific compliance dossiers (spec limits, labeling rules), conduct routine third-party lab testing, and audit co-packing and multi-oil facilities for allergen and cross-contact controls.
Climate MediumYield variability and quality deterioration from drought/heat stress can tighten exportable supply and simultaneously raise aflatoxin risk, amplifying both price volatility and rejection rates for export-oriented supply chains.Diversify origin exposure across hemispheres and agro-ecologies, monitor seasonal climate risk and quality indicators, and use contract structures that specify quality/outturn and testing protocols.
Supply Concentration MediumTrade flows for crude groundnut oil can be concentrated in a small number of exporting origins in a given year, so policy shifts, logistics disruptions, or domestic demand swings in those origins can quickly affect availability and pricing in import-dependent markets.Qualify alternative suppliers for both crude and refined streams (HS 150810/150890), and maintain optionality between refined imports and local refining where feasible.
Logistics LowBulk edible-oil logistics are sensitive to contamination (previous cargo residues, non-food-grade equipment) and oxidation during extended storage or poorly sealed transfers, leading to off-odors, higher peroxide values, and claims.Use food-grade dedicated tanks/hoses, require previous-cargo declarations and tank inspections, and apply oxygen-management practices (sealed handling, inert gas where appropriate).
Sustainability
- Energy and solvent management in oil extraction/refining (e.g., hexane recovery, emissions controls) influences environmental footprint and compliance costs
- Water management and pesticide practices in peanut cultivation can be material in drought-prone producing regions and are increasingly scrutinized in buyer sustainability programs
- By-product utilization (peanut meal/cake for feed and other uses) affects overall resource efficiency and value recovery
Labor & Social
- Smallholder-heavy production in parts of Africa and South Asia can create traceability and quality-compliance challenges, with quality downgrades directly impacting farmer income
- Worker safety and process safety in crushing/refining facilities (solvent handling, confined spaces, hot-oil operations) is a material operational risk
- Food-safety testing and segregation requirements can shift rejected lots into non-food channels, affecting local market dynamics and livelihoods
FAQ
What is the single biggest global risk that can disrupt peanut oil trade and supply chains?Aflatoxin contamination risk in peanuts is the biggest disruptor because it can cause raw-material lots to be rejected or diverted, triggering supply interruptions and higher compliance costs. Codex has a dedicated code of practice for preventing and reducing aflatoxin contamination in peanuts, reflecting how central this risk is for international trade.
Which HS code is used to track peanut oil in international trade data?Peanut (groundnut) oil is classified under HS heading 1508. The UN Statistics Division shows that it is split into subheadings 150810 for crude ground-nut oil and 150890 for ground-nut oil other than crude (including refined fractions).
Which countries show up as major exporters and importers of groundnut oil in recent trade snapshots?In UN Comtrade/WITS recent snapshots, crude groundnut oil exports (HS 150810) are led by exporters such as India and Brazil, while crude imports are led by China along with major European and North American markets. For other-than-crude/refined groundnut oil (HS 150890), exporters include Belgium and China, and importers include Hong Kong, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Netherlands in recent UN Comtrade/WITS listings.
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Peanut Oil Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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