Lubricating oil additive imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported lubricating oil additive worth $150.8 million (29.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2023 | $154.3M | 29.6K t |
| 2022 | $151.7M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $99.3M | 26.9K t |
| 2020 | $108.6M | 31.6K t |
| 2019 | $117.1M | 36.8K t |
| 2018 | $118.0M | 31.1K t |
| 2017 | $114.1M | 34.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports lubricating oil additive from
Most of the value came from France (36%), United States (24%), Italy (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $54.6M | 36% |
| United States | $36.9M | 25% |
| Italy | $22.8M | 15% |
| Belgium | $17.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $9.0M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 1.8% |
| China | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 1% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $724K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, 29% above the world average of $3.90. 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.
Lubricating oil additive exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $53.0 million of lubricating oil additive in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (21%), Netherlands (15%), Belgium (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.3M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 15% |
| Belgium | $7.2M | 14% |
| Algeria | $4.1M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 7.5% |
| France | $3.9M | 7.3% |
| Israel | $2.8M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $975K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $681K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lubricating oil additive imports (HS 3811.21): 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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricating oil additive imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lubricating oil additive worth $150.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricating oil additive to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($54.6 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricating oil additive to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114.1 million in 2017 to $150.8 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $154.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $126.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export lubricating oil additive?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $53.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $97.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 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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