Non-petroleum lubricant exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $104.6 million of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $104.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $100.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $104.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $102.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2020 | $101.9M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $112.2M | 20.0K t |
| 2018 | $117.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2017 | $115.4M | 20.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports non-petroleum lubricant to
Most of it went to Germany (7%), China (6%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 19%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+573% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.5M | 7.2% |
| China | $6.6M | 6.3% |
| France | $5.9M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $5.6M | 5.3% |
| Ireland | $5.6M | 5.3% |
| United States | $5.4M | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $4.8M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.17 per kg, 58% above the world average of $5.82. 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.
Non-petroleum lubricant imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $78.3 million (11.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (25%), Netherlands (21%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.9M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $16.6M | 21% |
| United States | $11.4M | 15% |
| Belgium | $8.9M | 11% |
| France | $6.1M | 7.8% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| China | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $1.3M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom non-petroleum lubricant exports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported non-petroleum lubricant worth $104.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-petroleum lubricant from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 7% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (6%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 19%, out of 157 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.17 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $5.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of non-petroleum lubricant from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $115.4 million in 2017 to $104.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $117.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import non-petroleum lubricant?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $78.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 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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