Petroleum jelly trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in petroleum jelly was worth $433.6 million in 2024, about 215.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $433.6M | 215.4K t |
| 2023 | $462.1M | 227.9K t |
| 2022 | $475.4M | 227.0K t |
| 2021 | $455.9M | 285.3K t |
| 2020 | $355.7M | 240.7K t |
| 2019 | $363.6M | 236.3K t |
| 2018 | $414.2M | 249.0K t |
| 2017 | $386.8M | 249.4K t |
Top petroleum jelly exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 120 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $99.5M | 23% |
| United States | $70.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $67.3M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $44.4M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.9M | 6% |
| Tanzania | $16.6M | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $14.0M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $11.2M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $10.2M | 2.4% |
| France | $9.9M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $7.4M | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $7.3M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Nigeria (13%), Japan (6%) and Cote d'Ivoire (4%). 199 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $54.3M | 13% |
| Japan | $24.2M | 5.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $19.5M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $18.1M | 4.2% |
| United States | $16.4M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $13.1M | 3% |
| Belgium | $12.7M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $12.6M | 2.9% |
| China | $10.4M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $9.6M | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $9.1M | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $9.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $2.82 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $1.28 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 2712.10: Petroleum jelly. HS 2712 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most petroleum jelly?
India exported $99.5 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by the United States (16%) and Germany (16%). In all, 120 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most petroleum jelly?
Nigeria imported $54.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Japan (6%) and Cote d'Ivoire (4%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in petroleum jelly?
It was worth $433.6 million in 2024, about 215.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $475.4 million. 120 countries reported exports and 199 reported imports.
What is the average price of petroleum jelly per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $2.82 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $1.28 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 petroleum jelly?
The HS code for petroleum jelly is subheading 2712.10, 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 2712 page.
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