Bitumen trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bitumen was worth $13.89 billion in 2024, about 30.71 million tonnes. That is an increase of 63% since 2017, and down 9% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.89B | 30.71M t |
| 2023 | $15.23B | 32.38M t |
| 2022 | $16.60B | 32.59M t |
| 2021 | $13.20B | 31.79M t |
| 2020 | $8.97B | 29.67M t |
| 2019 | $11.17B | 29.47M t |
| 2018 | $11.28B | 28.70M t |
| 2017 | $8.54B | 28.97M t |
Top bitumen exporting countries
Exports are led by Canada (16%), Singapore (10%) and Iraq (8%). 112 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 33%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.19B | 16% |
| Singapore | $1.33B | 9.6% |
| Iraq | $1.11B | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.05B | 7.6% |
| Germany | $743.9M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $608.7M | 4.4% |
| Greece | $578.7M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $575.5M | 4.1% |
| United States | $543.5M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $505.9M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $504.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $394.6M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (18%), China (10%) and India (7%). 186 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.45B | 18% |
| China | $1.37B | 9.9% |
| India | $1.02B | 7.4% |
| Malaysia | $437.9M | 3.2% |
| France | $427.7M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $426.4M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $415.7M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $412.6M | 3% |
| Romania | $386.8M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $365.7M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $315.7M | 2.3% |
| Algeria | $297.1M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.52 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.38 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Bitumen (HS 2713.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals. HS 2713 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bitumen?
Canada exported $2.19 billion in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Singapore (10%) and Iraq (8%). In all, 112 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bitumen?
The United States imported $2.45 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and India (7%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bitumen?
It was worth $13.89 billion in 2024, about 30.71 million tonnes. That is an increase of 63% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $16.60 billion. 112 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of bitumen per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.52 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.38 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2713 page.
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