Coal tar trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coal tar was worth $815.0 million in 2024, about 1.72 million tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $815.0M | 1.72M t |
| 2023 | $866.9M | 1.49M t |
| 2022 | $990.8M | 1.49M t |
| 2021 | $779.9M | 1.94M t |
| 2020 | $471.8M | 2.36M t |
| 2019 | $664.2M | 8.76M t |
| 2018 | $831.1M | 2.31M t |
| 2017 | $514.6M | 1.59M t |
Top coal tar exporting countries
Poland is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and the United States. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $157.1M | 19% |
| Indonesia | $115.7M | 14% |
| United States | $76.1M | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $73.8M | 9.1% |
| Vietnam | $50.9M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $38.9M | 4.8% |
| Ukraine | $35.0M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $32.4M | 4% |
| France | $30.3M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $29.3M | 3.6% |
| Slovakia | $21.3M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $19.5M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (17%), Spain (14%) and Canada (10%). 100 countries imported it, and the top three take 42% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $138.1M | 17% |
| Spain | $118.1M | 15% |
| Canada | $85.4M | 11% |
| Denmark | $84.1M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $76.8M | 9.4% |
| South Korea | $71.7M | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $63.6M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $56.7M | 7% |
| Australia | $25.6M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $15.1M | 1.9% |
| United States | $15.0M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $14.0M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $0.64 per kg and Ukraine $0.41 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 2706: Tar distilled from coal, from lignite, peat and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled; including reconstituted tars. HS 2706 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coal tar?
Poland exported $157.1 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (14%) and the United States (9%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coal tar?
China imported $138.1 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Spain (14%) and Canada (10%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coal tar?
It was worth $815.0 million in 2024, about 1.72 million tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $990.8 million. 65 countries reported exports and 100 reported imports.
What is the average price of coal tar per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $0.64 per kg and Ukraine $0.41 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for coal tar?
The HS code for coal tar is heading 2706, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2706 page.
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