Coal tar oil (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coal tar oil (other) was worth $16.07 billion in 2024, about 27.52 million tonnes. That is an increase of 82% since 2017, and up 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 | $16.07B | 27.52M t |
| 2023 | $15.18B | 27.14M t |
| 2022 | $17.86B | 27.88M t |
| 2021 | $16.95B | 34.01M t |
| 2020 | $9.16B | 31.87M t |
| 2019 | $12.93B | 30.40M t |
| 2018 | $13.81B | 31.87M t |
| 2017 | $8.81B | 23.50M t |
Top coal tar oil (other) exporting countries
The Netherlands is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by the United States and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 33% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.48B | 15% |
| United States | $1.48B | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.32B | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.04B | 6.4% |
| France | $875.7M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $848.0M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $717.1M | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $666.0M | 4.2% |
| India | $642.5M | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $603.5M | 3.8% |
| Finland | $528.0M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $510.4M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Belgium and Singapore. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 155 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.61B | 23% |
| Belgium | $1.73B | 11% |
| Singapore | $1.29B | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.24B | 7.7% |
| India | $844.3M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $780.9M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $587.7M | 3.7% |
| Gibraltar | $561.1M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $434.3M | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $405.2M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $345.4M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $333.1M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.79 per kg and France $0.50 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 2707.99: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707. HS 2707 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coal tar oil (other)?
The Netherlands exported $2.48 billion in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and the United Kingdom (8%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coal tar oil (other)?
The Netherlands imported $3.61 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (11%) and Singapore (8%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coal tar oil (other)?
It was worth $16.07 billion in 2024, about 27.52 million tonnes. That is an increase of 82% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $17.86 billion. 100 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of coal tar oil (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.79 per kg and France $0.50 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil (other)?
The HS code for coal tar oil (other) is subheading 2707.99, 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 2707 page.
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