Textile lubricant trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in textile lubricant was worth $452.4 million in 2024, about 173.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $452.4M | 173.0K t |
| 2023 | $495.0M | 174.2K t |
| 2022 | $553.0M | 190.1K t |
| 2021 | $570.5M | 212.8K t |
| 2020 | $402.4M | 178.5K t |
| 2019 | $482.2M | 204.9K t |
| 2018 | $491.3M | 201.9K t |
| 2017 | $462.8M | 204.1K t |
Top textile lubricant exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 98 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $176.7M | 39% |
| Germany | $110.2M | 24% |
| United States | $37.9M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $17.8M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $14.8M | 3.3% |
| China | $14.8M | 3.3% |
| France | $13.6M | 3% |
| Italy | $11.0M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $10.7M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $9.0M | 2% |
| Canada | $6.0M | 1.3% |
| India | $4.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (42%), India (11%) and Vietnam (5%). 178 countries imported it, and the top three take 58% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $190.8M | 42% |
| India | $47.6M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $22.1M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $21.3M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $13.4M | 3% |
| Brazil | $12.9M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $12.2M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $11.4M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $10.4M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $8.1M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $7.2M | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $6.6M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.99 per kg and China $1.92 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 3403.11: Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. HS 3403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most textile lubricant?
Japan exported $176.7 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by Germany (24%) and the United States (8%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most textile lubricant?
China imported $190.8 million in 2024, 42% of world imports, ahead of India (11%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in textile lubricant?
It was worth $452.4 million in 2024, about 173.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $570.5 million. 98 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of textile lubricant per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.99 per kg and China $1.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for textile lubricant?
The HS code for textile lubricant is subheading 3403.11, 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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