2025 Sep Colombia Palm oil (HS 1511) Export Snapshot: Vol Dip
September 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 mixed trends in September, with unit prices rising 5.46% MoM to $1.14/kg while export value and volume fell sharply by 16.65% and 20.97%, respectively. The rebound in prices followed three consecutive months of decline, though demand weakness persisted, dragging volumes to a four-month low. Colombia’s chemical inventory update deadline (Decree 1630) may have indirectly influenced trade flows, though no direct link to palm oil was confirmed.
Table: Colombia Palm Oil Export Trend (Source: yTrade)
| Date | Value | Weight | Unit Price | Value MoM | Weight MoM | Unit Price MoM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | 35.17M USD | 27.60M kg | $1.27/kg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-02-01 | 43.31M USD | 33.22M kg | $1.30/kg | +23.16% | +20.36% | +2.32% |
| 2025-03-01 | 66.00M USD | 53.41M kg | $1.24/kg | +52.37% | +60.79% | -5.23% |
| 2025-04-01 | 114.50M USD | 96.92M kg | $1.18/kg | +73.49% | +81.45% | -4.39% |
| 2025-05-01 | 96.46M USD | 82.53M kg | $1.17/kg | -15.75% | -14.84% | -1.07% |
| 2025-06-01 | 72.66M USD | 64.45M kg | $1.13/kg | -24.67% | -21.91% | -3.54% |
| 2025-07-01 | 75.86M USD | 68.71M kg | $1.10/kg | +4.39% | +6.60% | -2.07% |
| 2025-08-01 | 69.90M USD | 64.50M kg | $1.08/kg | -7.85% | -6.13% | -1.83% |
| 2025-09-01 | 58.27M USD | 50.97M kg | $1.14/kg | -16.65% | -20.97% | +5.46% |
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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic
India dominates Colombia's palm oil exports, accounting for 36% of value but 40% of weight, revealing a bulk hub role where raw materials are prioritized over premium demand. The United States and Cuba show tighter value-weight ratios (3.95% value vs. 2.87% weight), hinting at balanced trade, while Venezuela and Brazil exhibit slight value premiums (4.36% vs. 3.11% weight), suggesting niche higher-grade demand. The structure leans toward cost-efficiency, with India’s volume-heavy imports driving the supply chain.
Table: Colombia Palm Oil (HS Code 1511) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)
| Country | Value | Quantity | Frequency | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | 15.76M | 15.63M | 31.00 | 15.63M |
| CAMEROON | 12.56M | 12.04M | 6.00 | 12.04M |
| MEXICO | 3.96M | 3.59M | 2.00 | 3.59M |
| BRAZIL | 1.93M | 1.59M | 12.00 | 1.59M |
| VENEZUELA | 1.91M | 1.21M | 25.00 | 1.21M |
| UNITED STATES | ****** | ****** | ****** | ****** |
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Colombia HS Code 1511 Breakdown & Value Logic
yTrade data reveals crude palm oil (HS 1511100000) dominates Colombia's exports, capturing 84% of volume and 79% of value, while refined variants (HS 1511900000) trail at 16% volume and 21% value. This stark split in Colombia HS Code 1511 Export signals a market skewed toward low-cost bulk crude oil, likely driven by price-sensitive buyers over premium refined demand. The absence of unit pricing suggests commoditized trade, reinforcing volume as the key driver. Strategic takeaway: Colombia’s palm oil trade remains anchored in raw, high-volume exports—refining potential is untapped.
Table: Colombia (HS Code 1511) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)
| HS Code | Product Description | Value | Frequency | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151110**** | Vegetable oils; palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 46.17M | 52.00 | 42.92M | 42.92M |
| 151190**** | Vegetable oils; palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 12.10M | 209.00 | 8.05M | 8.05M |
| 1511** | ******** | ******** | ******** | ******** | ******** |
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Colombia Palm Oil Buyers List
Table: Colombia Palm Oil (HS Code 1511) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)
| Buyer Company | Value | Quantity | Frequency | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLAM AGRI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 15.24M | 15.12M | 30.00 | 15.12M |
| CARIBBEAN ECO SOAPS USUARIO INDUSTRIAL DE BIENES Y SERVICIOS | 13.50M | 11.30M | 11.00 | 11.30M |
| REUSE TRADING NV | 8.94M | 8.61M | 5.00 | 8.61M |
| Tfgv Iffco Trading Sdn Bhd | ****** | ****** | ****** | ****** |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How did Colombia Palm oil Export perform in September?
Exports dropped 16.65% month-on-month to $58.27M, with volumes down 20.97% to 50.97M kg. Unit prices rose 5.46% to $1.14/kg.
What are the top Export partners for Colombia Palm oil?
India ($15.76M), Cameroon ($12.56M), and Mexico ($3.96M) were the top destinations.
Who are the major Palm oil Buyers?
Olam Agri India Private Limited ($15.24M) and Caribbean Eco Soaps ($13.50M) dominated purchases.
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 $46.17M of exports.
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