🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of lubricant: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $273.8 million of lubricant in 2024 (38.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of lubricant by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $273.8M | 38.7K t |
| 2023 | $269.5M | 40.3K t |
| 2022 | $284.8M | 49.0K t |
| 2021 | $300.1M | 56.6K t |
| 2020 | $268.9M | 54.8K t |
| 2019 | $307.2M | 64.8K t |
| 2018 | $314.9M | 64.8K t |
| 2017 | $281.0M | 59.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports lubricant to
Most of it went to Turkey (6%), United States (5%), Singapore (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 17%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $16.1M | 5.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $14.7M | 5.4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $14.6M | 5.3% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $13.2M | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $13.0M | 4.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $12.2M | 4.5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $11.8M | 4.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $11.6M | 4.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10.7M | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $10.3M | 3.7% |
Types of lubricant under HS 3403
| 3403.19 | Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or… | 58% |
| 3403.99 | Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from… | 38% |
| 3403.91 | Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), (not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained… | 3.3% |
| 3403.11 | Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), containing less than 70% (by weight) of… | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average export price of lubricant
The average declared value was about $7.08 per kg, 50% above the world average of $4.73. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also imports lubricant
The United Kingdom imported $213.1 million of lubricant in 2024 (36.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), Netherlands (20%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $56.3M | 26% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $42.7M | 20% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $30.6M | 14% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $30.2M | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $22.2M | 10% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $8.2M | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.0M | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $4.4M | 2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.8M | 1.3% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $2.8M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Lubricant trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lubricant worth $213.1 million in 2024 (36.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import lubricant from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (26%), Netherlands (20%), Belgium (14%).
What is the average import price of lubricant in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $5.79 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.73 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export lubricant?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported lubricant worth $273.8 million in 2024, mainly to Turkey, United States, Singapore.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
Lubricant falls under HS heading 3403 (Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparati). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading lubricant with the United Kingdom?
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