Turpentine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in turpentine was worth $332.7 million in 2024, about 170.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $332.7M | 170.0K t |
| 2023 | $415.1M | 200.2K t |
| 2022 | $531.4M | 206.2K t |
| 2021 | $489.7M | 179.8K t |
| 2020 | $373.3M | 185.3K t |
| 2019 | $530.1M | 168.8K t |
| 2018 | $431.9M | 162.0K t |
| 2017 | $259.2M | 142.4K t |
Top turpentine exporting countries
Brazil is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and the United States. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 94 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $61.8M | 19% |
| Indonesia | $56.4M | 17% |
| United States | $42.5M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $24.8M | 7.5% |
| India | $19.4M | 5.8% |
| China | $17.7M | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $13.7M | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $12.3M | 3.7% |
| Finland | $10.3M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $9.0M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $8.5M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $6.5M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 46% of world imports, ahead of France and the United States. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 62% across 170 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $153.4M | 46% |
| France | $32.0M | 9.6% |
| United States | $21.2M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $14.8M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $11.9M | 3.6% |
| China | $11.8M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $8.9M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $6.7M | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $5.9M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $5.2M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $4.21 per kg and Argentina $1.83 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 3805: Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine, other terpenic oils; crude dipentene; sulphite turpentine, other crude para-cymene; pine oil containing alpha-terpineol as the main constituent. HS 3805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most turpentine?
Brazil exported $61.8 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (17%) and the United States (13%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most turpentine?
India imported $153.4 million in 2024, 46% of world imports, ahead of France (10%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in turpentine?
It was worth $332.7 million in 2024, about 170.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $531.4 million. 94 countries reported exports and 170 reported imports.
What is the average price of turpentine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $4.21 per kg and Argentina $1.83 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 turpentine?
The HS code for turpentine is heading 3805, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 3805 page.
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