Calcined petroleum coke trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in calcined petroleum coke was worth $3.32 billion in 2024, about 7.30 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and down 32% 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 | $3.32B | 7.30M t |
| 2023 | $4.87B | 7.11M t |
| 2022 | $6.13B | 8.08M t |
| 2021 | $3.97B | 7.83M t |
| 2020 | $2.37B | 6.69M t |
| 2019 | $4.91B | 17.37M t |
| 2018 | $5.04B | 8.00M t |
| 2017 | $2.79B | 8.35M t |
Top calcined petroleum coke exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (34%), China (20%) and the United Kingdom (9%). 81 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.12B | 34% |
| China | $659.3M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $290.6M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $240.0M | 7.2% |
| Oman | $163.4M | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $137.0M | 4.1% |
| India | $109.2M | 3.3% |
| Kuwait | $81.8M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $75.9M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $51.6M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $45.6M | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $42.7M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Australia is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of India and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 132 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $285.2M | 8.6% |
| India | $242.2M | 7.3% |
| Canada | $235.2M | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $232.8M | 7% |
| Mozambique | $229.8M | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $196.3M | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $163.9M | 4.9% |
| Norway | $145.9M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $131.4M | 4% |
| Brazil | $121.9M | 3.7% |
| France | $120.6M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $111.7M | 3.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $0.59 per kg and China $0.42 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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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 2713.12: Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals. HS 2713 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most calcined petroleum coke?
The United States exported $1.12 billion in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and the United Kingdom (9%). In all, 81 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most calcined petroleum coke?
Australia imported $285.2 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of India (7%) and Canada (7%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in calcined petroleum coke?
It was worth $3.32 billion in 2024, about 7.30 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.13 billion. 81 countries reported exports and 132 reported imports.
What is the average price of calcined petroleum coke per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $0.59 per kg and China $0.42 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 calcined petroleum coke?
The HS code for calcined petroleum coke is subheading 2713.12, 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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