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Soybean oilcake market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK soybean oilcake market volume grew from 2 426 thousand tons in 2018 to 2 616 thousand tons in 2020, supported by sustained demand for soybean oil and its byproducts. Continued expansion in import and export trade flows facilitated this moderate market growth. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced disruptions to global supply chains, affecting the availability of soybean oil and cake, yet the market volume continued its upward trajectory.

A contraction followed, with market volume falling to 2 394 thousand tons by 2022. This decline was driven by inflationary pressures that raised input costs for producers and ongoing global supply chain disruptions. Regulatory changes also played a role, notably the 2022 introduction of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy and HFSS regulations, which altered the landscape for food products containing oils. Furthermore, the war in Ukraine triggered export restrictions and additional supply chain shocks, impacting global soybean markets and the UK.

Market volume recovered to 2 477 thousand tons in 2023 amid a shift in consumer preferences toward health-conscious products, while supply chain and inflationary pressures persisted. For the later years of the period, import volumes rose to 2 107 thousand tons in 2024 and 2 470 thousand tons in 2025, with exports stable around 88 thousand tons, reflecting sustained trade activity.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production soybean oilcake in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 28th globally in soybean oilcake production volume.

Top producers of soybean oilcake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of soybean oilcake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 466 K t of soybean oilcake, marking a significant decrease of 14.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 13.8%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.8%. The peak production was recorded in 2020 at 548 K t, with the largest year-on-year increase of 5.6% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	5.6%	(14.9%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports soybean oilcake from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

Soybean oilcake exports from the United Kingdom increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 94 K t, up by 30.1% from the previous year. However, between 2018 and 2021, overall exports decreased by 16.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 71 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 37.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.3%)	1.9%	30.1%	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, nearly all soybean oilcake exports from the United Kingdom in kind were directed to Ireland, which accounted for 96.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of soybean oilcake from the United Kingdom increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, with export value reaching 42 M $ US, a rise of 44.1% compared to the prior year. Despite this recent growth, exports decreased by 4.5% over the 2018-2021 period, resulting in an annualized decline of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 39.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.5%)	9.5%	44.1%	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Ireland dominated the country structure of soybean oilcake exports in value terms, holding a share of 94.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports soybean oilcake to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

Imported soybean oilcake volumes in the United Kingdom increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, with total imports reaching 2 144 K t, showing little to no change year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 7.2%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	1.2%	0.1%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina (51.0% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (16.2% of imports in kind), and Paraguay (10.6% of imports in kind) were the primary suppliers of soybean oilcake to the United Kingdom, collectively accounting for 77.7% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of soybean oilcake to the United Kingdom increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, with import value amounting to 1 055 M $ US, a rise of 22.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 23.5%, with a CAGR of 7.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 808 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	6.5%	22.5%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Argentina (49.4% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (15.7% of imports in value terms), and Paraguay (11.1% of imports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for soybean oilcake imports in value terms, together representing 76.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io