Coal tar oil (other) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $1.32 billion of coal tar oil (other) in 2024 (2.24 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $1.32B | 2.24M t |
| 2023 | $978.9M | 1.70M t |
| 2022 | $1.07B | 1.55M t |
| 2021 | $859.8M | 1.73M t |
| 2020 | $343.8M | 1.18M t |
| 2019 | $430.1M | 835.4K t |
| 2018 | $360.9M | 689.3K t |
| 2017 | $102.0M | 136.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports coal tar oil (other) to
Netherlands alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $816.4M | 62% |
| Belgium | $352.2M | 27% |
| Denmark | $41.6M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $39.7M | 3% |
| Spain | $32.2M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $12.3M | 0.9% |
| Togo | $7.4M | 0.6% |
| Israel | $3.9M | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $3.4M | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 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 the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported coal tar oil (other) worth $1.24 billion (1.61 million tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 155 countries. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (49%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Ireland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $613.5M | 50% |
| Saudi Arabia | $164.4M | 13% |
| Ireland | $124.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $103.7M | 8.4% |
| Sweden | $62.2M | 5% |
| South Korea | $34.7M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $33.3M | 2.7% |
| France | $32.4M | 2.6% |
| Algeria | $18.0M | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $14.6M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported coal tar oil (other) worth $1.32 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.24 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 100 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal tar oil (other) from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($816.4 million), followed by Belgium (27%) and Denmark (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.59 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $102.0 million in 2017 to $1.32 billion in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $683.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import coal tar oil (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.24 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Ireland. That compares with exports of $1.32 billion in the same 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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