Fuel oil residue exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fuel oil residue worth $30.2 million (49.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 91 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $113.1 million.
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 | $30.2M | 49.3K t |
| 2023 | $54.8M | 89.5K t |
| 2022 | $113.1M | 185.2K t |
| 2021 | $65.8M | 139.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 71.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 9.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports fuel oil residue to
Italy alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $19.2M | 64% |
| Netherlands | $6.9M | 23% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 13% |
| Ireland | $113K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 0% |
| Austria | $3K | 0% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fuel oil residue imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fuel oil residue worth $885 thousand (838 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $648K | 73% |
| Italy | $122K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 7.2% |
| United States | $50K | 5.6% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fuel oil residue exports (HS 2713.90): 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 2713.90: Residues: of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel oil residue exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported fuel oil residue worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 91 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy fuel oil residue from the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average export price of fuel oil residue per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fuel oil residue from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $113.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import fuel oil residue?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $885 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $29.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel oil residue?
The HS code for fuel oil residue is subheading 2713.90. 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 2713 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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