Coal tar oil (other) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $603.5 million of coal tar oil (other) in 2024 (1.06 million tonnes). It ranks 10th of 100 countries for exports of this product. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 182% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $603.5M | 1.06M t |
| 2023 | $419.5M | 780.6K t |
| 2022 | $77.4M | 148.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 71.9K t |
| 2020 | $398K | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 44.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $428K | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports coal tar oil (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Sweden accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $318.5M | 53% |
| United Kingdom | $164.4M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $100.6M | 17% |
| India | $10.7M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $655K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $539K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil (other) imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of coal tar oil (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $118.7 million in 2024 (138.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Denmark (47%), Netherlands (27%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $56.0M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $31.5M | 27% |
| India | $11.8M | 10% |
| South Korea | $10.3M | 8.7% |
| United States | $5.6M | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $594K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $237K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $218K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $184K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coal tar oil (other) exports (HS 2707.99): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2707.99: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil (other) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported coal tar oil (other) worth $603.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.06 million tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 100 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal tar oil (other) from Saudi Arabia?
Sweden was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($318.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (27%) and the Netherlands (17%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coal tar oil (other) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $428 thousand in 2017 to $603.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $144.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import coal tar oil (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $118.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, the Netherlands and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $484.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil (other)?
The HS code for coal tar oil (other) is subheading 2707.99. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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