Pitch coke trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pitch coke was worth $273.2 million in 2024, about 367.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and down 29% 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 | $273.2M | 367.7K t |
| 2023 | $384.6M | 503.4K t |
| 2022 | $461.8M | 409.8K t |
| 2021 | $338.7M | 522.0K t |
| 2020 | $211.0M | 472.7K t |
| 2019 | $409.7M | 433.0K t |
| 2018 | $460.4M | 430.6K t |
| 2017 | $220.7M | 421.2K t |
Top pitch coke exporting countries
Exports are led by China (46%), South Korea (19%) and Japan (11%). 36 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $125.5M | 46% |
| South Korea | $52.6M | 19% |
| Japan | $31.4M | 12% |
| Singapore | $18.6M | 6.8% |
| Czech Republic | $8.7M | 3.2% |
| India | $7.9M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $6.1M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $4.2M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bahrain (46%), China (17%) and Mozambique (12%). 49 countries imported it, and the top three take 76% of the value.
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $1.09 per kg and Germany $0.20 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 2708.20: Pitch coke: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars. HS 2708 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pitch coke?
China exported $125.5 million in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by South Korea (19%) and Japan (11%). In all, 36 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pitch coke?
Bahrain imported $126.5 million in 2024, 46% of world imports, ahead of China (17%) and Mozambique (12%). The top three importers together take 76%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pitch coke?
It was worth $273.2 million in 2024, about 367.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $461.8 million. 36 countries reported exports and 49 reported imports.
What is the average price of pitch coke per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $1.09 per kg and Germany $0.20 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 pitch coke?
The HS code for pitch coke is subheading 2708.20, 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 2708 page.
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