Petroleum coke trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in petroleum coke was worth $7.60 billion in 2024, about 61.56 million tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017, and down 26% 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 | $7.60B | 61.56M t |
| 2023 | $10.27B | 60.67M t |
| 2022 | $13.70B | 58.17M t |
| 2021 | $7.45B | 50.04M t |
| 2020 | $3.92B | 52.21M t |
| 2019 | $5.21B | 55.00M t |
| 2018 | $6.49B | 55.76M t |
| 2017 | $5.49B | 56.60M t |
Top petroleum coke exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 51% of world exports, followed by Saudi Arabia and Russia. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.85B | 51% |
| Saudi Arabia | $571.3M | 7.5% |
| Russia | $412.7M | 5.4% |
| Venezuela | $391.7M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $310.1M | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $222.5M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $218.7M | 2.9% |
| Argentina | $182.4M | 2.4% |
| Colombia | $176.0M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $147.9M | 2% |
| Oman | $143.1M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $89.7M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (24%), India (24%) and Japan (7%). 119 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.86B | 24% |
| India | $1.82B | 24% |
| Japan | $501.1M | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $433.2M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $417.4M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $177.7M | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $145.2M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $129.4M | 1.7% |
| United States | $121.9M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $120.4M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $120.1M | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $105.2M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Argentina averaged $0.25 per kg and the United States $0.11 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 2713.11: Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals. HS 2713 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most petroleum coke?
The United States exported $3.85 billion in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by Saudi Arabia (8%) and Russia (5%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most petroleum coke?
China imported $1.86 billion in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of India (24%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in petroleum coke?
It was worth $7.60 billion in 2024, about 61.56 million tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $13.70 billion. 64 countries reported exports and 119 reported imports.
What is the average price of petroleum coke per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Argentina averaged $0.25 per kg and the United States $0.11 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 petroleum coke?
The HS code for petroleum coke is subheading 2713.11, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2713 page.
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