Lubricating oil additive trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in lubricating oil additive was worth $10.28 billion in 2024, about 2.64 million tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $10.28B | 2.64M t |
| 2023 | $10.37B | 2.54M t |
| 2022 | $11.17B | 2.81M t |
| 2021 | $9.55B | 2.81M t |
| 2020 | $8.50B | 2.54M t |
| 2019 | $8.98B | 2.64M t |
| 2018 | $9.21B | 2.67M t |
| 2017 | $8.33B | 2.57M t |
Top lubricating oil additive exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by the United States and Singapore. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 110 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.25B | 22% |
| United States | $2.10B | 20% |
| Singapore | $1.90B | 19% |
| Italy | $1.08B | 11% |
| Belgium | $771.3M | 7.5% |
| China | $765.7M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $309.8M | 3% |
| Japan | $179.9M | 1.8% |
| India | $165.2M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $129.7M | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $102.9M | 1% |
| Canada | $95.7M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of Singapore and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 22% across 198 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $820.8M | 8% |
| Singapore | $708.8M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $708.4M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $573.5M | 5.6% |
| France | $560.7M | 5.5% |
| United States | $493.0M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $432.9M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $420.9M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $401.9M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $344.0M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $334.4M | 3.3% |
| India | $292.3M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.48 per kg and China $3.19 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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. HS 3811 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most lubricating oil additive?
France exported $2.25 billion in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by the United States (20%) and Singapore (18%). In all, 110 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most lubricating oil additive?
China imported $820.8 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (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 lubricating oil additive?
It was worth $10.28 billion in 2024, about 2.64 million tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $11.17 billion. 110 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.48 per kg and China $3.19 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 lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3811 page.
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