EU vegetable oil imports lower than last year

Soybean imports into the European Union in the 2024/25 season, which began in July, reached 2.62 million tons by September 15, up from 2.61 million tons a year earlier, according to data released by the European Commission.

EU rapeseed imports in the same period rose 37% to 1.05 million tons from 0.77 million tons a year earlier.

Sunseed imports rose 71% to 85.9 thousand tons from 50.3 thousand tons, up 71%.

At the same time, imports of edible oils to the Union declined.

Soybean oil imports fell 69% to 58.4 thousand tons against 190.3 thousand tons by the same date last year.

Sunflower oil was imported 37% less – 339.2 thousand tons, against 539.9 thousand tons.

Rapeseed oil was imported 56% less – 54.7 thousand tons against 123.8 thousand tons.

Palm oil imports also decreased by 38% to 539.6 thousand tons against 879.3 thousand tons.

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