Non-petroleum lubricant trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in non-petroleum lubricant was worth $4.81 billion in 2024, about 825.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 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 | $4.81B | 825.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.90B | 798.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.85B | 838.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.66B | 856.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.77B | 754.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.30B | 894.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.44B | 880.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.11B | 870.2K t |
Top non-petroleum lubricant exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (23%), Germany (18%) and Japan (10%). 174 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.12B | 23% |
| Germany | $868.2M | 18% |
| Japan | $490.9M | 10% |
| Belgium | $296.2M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $282.8M | 5.9% |
| France | $267.7M | 5.6% |
| China | $243.9M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $127.9M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $122.3M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $107.9M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $104.6M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $90.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 223 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $614.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $270.6M | 5.6% |
| United States | $246.8M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $244.8M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $189.1M | 3.9% |
| India | $178.7M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $176.3M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $144.9M | 3% |
| Thailand | $142.1M | 3% |
| France | $141.2M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $110.4M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $109.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.76 per kg and China $3.24 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. HS 3403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most non-petroleum lubricant?
The United States exported $1.12 billion in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and Japan (10%). In all, 174 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most non-petroleum lubricant?
China imported $614.8 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in non-petroleum lubricant?
It was worth $4.81 billion in 2024, about 825.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $4.90 billion. 174 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.76 per kg and China $3.24 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 non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99, 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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