General lubricant trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in general lubricant was worth $4.99 billion in 2024, about 1.02 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $4.99B | 1.02M t |
| 2023 | $4.90B | 960.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.87B | 1.05M t |
| 2021 | $4.94B | 1.14M t |
| 2020 | $4.08B | 1.02M t |
| 2019 | $4.37B | 1.12M t |
| 2018 | $4.70B | 1.15M t |
| 2017 | $4.18B | 1.10M t |
Top general lubricant exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by the United States and France. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 168 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.14B | 23% |
| United States | $909.2M | 18% |
| France | $590.8M | 12% |
| Belgium | $354.8M | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $258.9M | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $171.7M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $164.7M | 3.3% |
| China | $159.0M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $158.5M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $135.6M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $131.1M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $119.8M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Canada (7%), China (7%) and Germany (7%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $368.6M | 7.4% |
| China | $357.4M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $350.9M | 7% |
| Mexico | $225.2M | 4.5% |
| France | $173.2M | 3.5% |
| United States | $155.4M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $150.5M | 3% |
| Belgium | $149.2M | 3% |
| Italy | $140.1M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $129.7M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $127.2M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $115.2M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.04 per kg and China $3.17 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 General lubricant (HS 3403.19) 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. HS 3403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most general lubricant?
Germany exported $1.14 billion in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by the United States (18%) and France (12%). In all, 168 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most general lubricant?
Canada imported $368.6 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of China (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in general lubricant?
It was worth $4.99 billion in 2024, about 1.02 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 168 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of general lubricant per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.04 per kg and China $3.17 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 general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19, in chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3403 page.
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