Creosote oil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in creosote oil was worth $187.9 million in 2024, about 192.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $187.9M | 192.6K t |
| 2023 | $181.8M | 193.0K t |
| 2022 | $221.5M | 232.8K t |
| 2021 | $175.5M | 245.1K t |
| 2020 | $169.2M | 268.4K t |
| 2019 | $183.1M | 278.9K t |
| 2018 | $180.5M | 273.7K t |
| 2017 | $171.1M | 294.4K t |
Top creosote oil exporting countries
Exports are led by Denmark (23%), Canada (21%) and Belgium (19%). 36 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $43.3M | 23% |
| Canada | $39.1M | 21% |
| Belgium | $35.0M | 19% |
| Australia | $20.5M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $13.9M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $5.6M | 3% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| France | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| United States | $1.2M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 51% of world imports, ahead of Japan and the United Kingdom. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 75% across 79 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $95.1M | 51% |
| Japan | $38.5M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 4% |
| Poland | $4.9M | 2.6% |
| Finland | $4.6M | 2.5% |
| Greece | $4.4M | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $3.5M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $3.0M | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $2.9M | 1.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| Romania | $2.5M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $1.78 per kg and Australia $0.66 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 2707.91: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: creosote oils. HS 2707 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most creosote oil?
Denmark exported $43.3 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Canada (21%) and Belgium (19%). In all, 36 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most creosote oil?
The United States imported $95.1 million in 2024, 51% of world imports, ahead of Japan (20%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three importers together take 75%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in creosote oil?
It was worth $187.9 million in 2024, about 192.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $221.5 million. 36 countries reported exports and 79 reported imports.
What is the average price of creosote oil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $1.78 per kg and Australia $0.66 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 creosote oil?
The HS code for creosote oil is subheading 2707.91, 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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