2025 Feb Colombia Palm oil (HS 1511) Export Snapshot: Surge in Exports

February Trend: Colombia Palm oil Export

Palm oil, classified under HS Code 1511 (Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified), saw exports rise sharply in February, with shipment volumes climbing 20.4% month-on-month to 33.22M kg. The total export value surged 23.2% to $43.31M, while unit prices edged up 2.3% to $1.30/kg. The rebound follows January’s baseline figures, signaling stronger demand or improved supply chain conditions. No major trade disruptions or policy shifts were reported during the period. Colombia’s palm oil trade remains on an upward trajectory, with both volume and value posting solid gains.

Table: Colombia Palm Oil Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Mexico dominates Colombia's palm oil exports, accounting for 36.7% of value and 39.2% of weight, indicating a balanced trade flow with minimal value-volume gap—suggesting bulk shipments of standardized product. The Dominican Republic follows closely, mirroring this pattern (32.5% value vs. 33.5% weight), reinforcing a cost-driven export strategy focused on raw or semi-processed oil. Notably, the US and Canada show slight value premiums (3.6% vs. 3.1%, 1.0% vs. 0.9%), hinting at niche demand for higher-grade variants. The structure reveals a supply chain optimized for volume efficiency, prioritizing regional markets over premium diversification.

Table: Colombia Palm Oil (HS Code 1511) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 1511 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals crude palm oil (HS 1511100000) dominates Colombia's February 2025 exports, capturing 83% of volume and 80% of value—outpacing refined variants (HS 1511900000) by 4:1 in weight. This Colombia HS Code 1511 Export skew toward crude oil signals a bulk-volume market prioritizing cost efficiency over premium processing, as unrefined product flows dwarf higher-value alternatives. The absence of unit price data suggests competitive pricing drives demand, not quality differentiation. Expect this low-margin, high-volume dynamic to persist unless refinery capacity expands.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 1511) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Palm Oil Buyers List

Table: Colombia Palm Oil (HS Code 1511) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Palm oil Export perform in February?

Colombia's palm oil exports surged 23% month-on-month to $43.31M in February, with shipment volumes up 20% to 33.22M kg. Unit prices rose 2.3% to $1.30/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Palm oil?

Mexico ($8.90M), Dominican Republic ($7.88M), and Ecuador ($2.40M) were the top destinations in February.

Who are the major Palm oil Buyers?

Caribbean Eco Soaps led buyers with $11.89M in purchases, followed by Industrializadora Oleofinos ($4.61M) and La Fabril ($3.88M).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 1511, with significant activity in crude palm oil (HS 151110****) accounting for $34.53M of exports.