For several years I have written a monthly article in Lipid Technology and occasional articles for Inform devoted to market matters concerning oilseeds, oils and fats, and oil meals. I have used my experience in preparing these articles to prepare the following files covering the major oils and fats commodities and the major countries/regions where these commodities are produced, traded (exports and imports), and consumed for food and non-food purposes. These were first assembled during March and April 2008, but they are updated when new data become available (Updated March, 2012).

Frank Gunstone