SITCSection 4

Crude Corn (Maize) Oil

Name: Crude Corn (Maize) Oil (SITC 42161) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 42161Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $4.6M; YTD $26.4M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $722K

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U.S. imports of crude corn (maize) oil (SITC 42161) totaled $4.6M in July 2026, traded with 5 countries.

Crude Corn (Maize) Oil imports of $4.6M in July 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.8M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Corn oil in its crude form is a co-product of wet or dry corn milling, and its trade volume tracks closely with the scale of the US and global corn-processing industry. As a feedstock, crude corn oil is used in biodiesel production as well as food-grade refining, making it a commodity that straddles both the energy and food sectors. Importers sourcing crude corn oil should be aware that country-of-origin documentation is important given the breadth of corn cultivation globally and potential trade-remedy exposure on certain origins.

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39 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$4.6MYoY · Pro

Exports

$722KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$6.9M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 24 of 41 in section 4

Share of section 4 imports0.25%

Basic heading 42161 · $4.6M of $1.8B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

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Canada and India together supply 100% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary end uses for imported crude corn oil?

Crude corn oil is primarily refined into food-grade edible oil for frying and salad dressings, but a growing share is directed to biodiesel and renewable diesel production. The intended end use can affect which regulatory frameworks apply — food-grade processing falls under FDA oversight, while fuel applications are governed by EPA renewable fuel standards.

How does crude corn oil differ from refined corn oil in terms of import classification and handling?

Crude corn oil retains gums, waxes, free fatty acids, and pigments removed during refining, and it is classified separately from refined corn oil under SITC. Handling requirements differ as well: crude oil typically requires temperature-controlled storage to prevent gum precipitation, and it must undergo further processing before meeting food-grade standards.