Natural bitumen trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in natural bitumen was worth $527.0 million in 2024, about 1.33 million tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and down 39% 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 | $527.0M | 1.33M t |
| 2023 | $870.5M | 2.07M t |
| 2022 | $1.23B | 2.33M t |
| 2021 | $1.00B | 2.55M t |
| 2020 | $742.9M | 2.36M t |
| 2019 | $881.4M | 2.39M t |
| 2018 | $817.1M | 2.24M t |
| 2017 | $629.2M | 2.39M t |
Top natural bitumen exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (18%), Germany (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). 122 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 32%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $94.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $42.1M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $31.7M | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31.0M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $29.5M | 5.6% |
| Greece | $23.0M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $21.5M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $21.2M | 4% |
| China | $19.7M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $17.1M | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $14.9M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $14.9M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Uruguay (10%), the Philippines (10%) and Denmark (6%). 186 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | $53.2M | 10% |
| Philippines | $52.6M | 10% |
| Denmark | $29.8M | 5.7% |
| France | $29.7M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $29.2M | 5.5% |
| United States | $27.5M | 5.2% |
| Costa Rica | $27.2M | 5.2% |
| Nigeria | $22.8M | 4.3% |
| China | $20.4M | 3.9% |
| Romania | $20.3M | 3.9% |
| Cambodia | $19.7M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.88 per kg and the Netherlands $0.17 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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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 2714: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks. HS 2714 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most natural bitumen?
The United States exported $94.1 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most natural bitumen?
Uruguay imported $53.2 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the Philippines (10%) and Denmark (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in natural bitumen?
It was worth $527.0 million in 2024, about 1.33 million tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.23 billion. 122 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of natural bitumen per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.88 per kg and the Netherlands $0.17 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 natural bitumen?
The HS code for natural bitumen is heading 2714, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2714 page.
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