Miscellaneous essential oil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in miscellaneous essential oil was worth $2.44 billion in 2024, about 62.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $2.44B | 62.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.15B | 56.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.36B | 64.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.70B | 68.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.51B | 66.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.40B | 60.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.75B | 64.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.33B | 53.8K t |
Top miscellaneous essential oil exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and China. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 175 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $377.2M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $280.7M | 12% |
| China | $271.4M | 11% |
| United States | $223.2M | 9.2% |
| India | $152.7M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $104.1M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $68.6M | 2.8% |
| Madagascar | $65.6M | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $63.2M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $55.2M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $48.3M | 2% |
| Haiti | $46.0M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $400.4M | 16% |
| France | $305.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $143.8M | 5.9% |
| India | $139.8M | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $123.9M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $123.5M | 5.1% |
| China | $118.8M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $116.0M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $111.6M | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $66.4M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $64.8M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $56.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $38.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $88.22 per kg and China $14.45 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 3301.29: Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. HS 3301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most miscellaneous essential oil?
France exported $377.2 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (12%) and China (11%). In all, 175 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most miscellaneous essential oil?
The United States imported $400.4 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of France (13%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in miscellaneous essential oil?
It was worth $2.44 billion in 2024, about 62.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.75 billion. 175 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of miscellaneous essential oil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $38.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $88.22 per kg and China $14.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for miscellaneous essential oil?
The HS code for miscellaneous essential oil is subheading 3301.29, in chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3301 page.
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