Toluene coal tar oil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in toluene coal tar oil was worth $244.7 million in 2024, about 276.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 146% since 2017, and down 18% 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 | $244.7M | 276.9K t |
| 2023 | $299.9M | 334.0K t |
| 2022 | $440.2M | 410.1K t |
| 2021 | $278.8M | 412.4K t |
| 2020 | $130.0M | 299.8K t |
| 2019 | $156.3M | 234.7K t |
| 2018 | $171.9M | 211.0K t |
| 2017 | $99.5M | 154.7K t |
Top toluene coal tar oil exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Japan and Belgium. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 48 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $88.6M | 36% |
| Japan | $52.0M | 21% |
| Belgium | $34.9M | 14% |
| Italy | $24.3M | 10% |
| China | $20.2M | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $10.1M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $5.9M | 2.4% |
| United States | $3.6M | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $2.4M | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $598K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $264K | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Belgium is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and South Korea. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 64% across 92 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $69.4M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $51.4M | 21% |
| South Korea | $35.9M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $26.8M | 11% |
| United States | $16.1M | 6.6% |
| Estonia | $16.1M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $14.0M | 5.7% |
| Malta | $5.7M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 0.9% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 0.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.13 per kg and the United States $0.39 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 2707.20: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: toluol (toluene). HS 2707 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most toluene coal tar oil?
Germany exported $88.6 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Japan (21%) and Belgium (14%). In all, 48 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most toluene coal tar oil?
Belgium imported $69.4 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (21%) and South Korea (15%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in toluene coal tar oil?
It was worth $244.7 million in 2024, about 276.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 146% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $440.2 million. 48 countries reported exports and 92 reported imports.
What is the average price of toluene coal tar oil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.13 per kg and the United States $0.39 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 toluene coal tar oil?
The HS code for toluene coal tar oil is subheading 2707.20, 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 2707 page.
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