Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (heading 1507): importing markets
HS heading 1507 covers soya-bean oil and its fractions, refined or not, but not chemically modified. India is by far the largest importer in the 2025 UN…
Published on 7 November 2026Updated on 7 November 2026
HS heading 1507 covers soya-bean oil and its fractions, refined or not, but not chemically modified. India is by far the largest importer in the 2025 UN Comtrade data, with about 6.5 billion USD, ahead of Algeria and Morocco. For a company exporting from Spain, the destination decides tariff, documents and requirements.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 7 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1507
- Chapter
- 15 · Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
- Subheadings
- 2
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| India | 6,494,818,540 |
| Algeria | 750,018,589 |
| Morocco | 728,906,481 |
| Peru | 581,406,878 |
| South Korea | 564,079,695 |
| Poland | 477,844,662 |
| Colombia | 454,679,170 |
| Canada | 415,910,341 |
| Italy | 323,626,325 |
| Pakistan | 307,901,369 |
| Chile | 269,758,376 |
| China | 266,810,779 |
| Dominican Republic | 247,774,782 |
| United Kingdom | 246,771,362 |
| Spain | 227,113,642 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 7 November 2026
What to know before exporting soya-bean oil under 1507
Heading 1507 sits in Chapter 15 of the Harmonized System and has two subheadings. The split matters: the 6-digit subheading separates crude oil from other oil, and national tariff lines go further. Classify the product before quoting any market.
The importing table shows how concentrated demand is. India imports far more than any other country on the list, roughly eight times the figure for Algeria, the second market. Algeria, Morocco, Peru and South Korea follow, so demand is spread across several regions. The figures are imports declared by each country from the world, not purchases from Spain.
The data does not say who supplies those markets. A large importer can be served mainly by a few producers with lower costs or preferential access. Before prioritising a market, check bilateral trade flows for 1507 in UN Comtrade or ITC Trade Map to see whether Spanish oil already enters.
For a company exporting from Spain, the tariff depends on the destination, the subheading and any agreement in force. The EU has trade agreements with some of the countries listed, such as Chile, Colombia, Peru, South Korea, Canada and the United Kingdom. Look up the exact duty and rules of origin for each destination in Access2Markets.
Edible oil usually faces sanitary, labelling and documentation requirements that vary by country. Check them per market in Access2Markets before agreeing a price. Also confirm with your buyer whether the oil is destined for food or for other uses, since this can change the rules that apply.
Two destinations in the table, Italy and Poland, are in the EU, and Spain is also listed as an importer. For sales to other EU member states there is no customs duty, but VAT and intra-EU declarations apply. The AEAT explains the procedure.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 7 November 2026
Frequently asked questions about exporting soya-bean oil
What does HS code 1507 cover?
Heading 1507 covers soya-bean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. It belongs to Chapter 15, which groups animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils. Oil that has been chemically modified, for example by hydrogenation, is classified elsewhere in the chapter.
Which country imports the most soya-bean oil?
In the 2025 UN Comtrade data, India is the largest importer under heading 1507, with about 6.5 billion USD. Algeria is second with about 750 million USD, followed by Morocco. These are total imports from the world, not necessarily from Spain.
How do I find the tariff for 1507 in a given country?
The duty depends on the destination country, the subheading and any trade agreement between it and the EU. For a company exporting from Spain, search the product code and the destination in Access2Markets, which shows duties, rules of origin and requirements. Inside the EU, the TARIC database covers the EU side.
Does exporting to Italy or Poland require customs duties?
No. Both are EU member states, so goods from Spain move without customs duties. VAT rules and intra-EU trade declarations still apply, and the AEAT publishes the procedure for Spanish exporters.
Is a large importer always a good market for a Spanish exporter?
Not necessarily. Import volume shows demand, but not whether the market is open to Spanish oil on competitive terms. Check the tariff, the existence of an EU agreement and which suppliers already serve the country before choosing priorities.
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