🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of petroleum residue: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $525.2 million of petroleum residue in 2024 (1.39 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of petroleum residue by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $525.2M | 1.39M t |
| 2023 | $609.1M | 1.55M t |
| 2022 | $540.5M | 1.25M t |
| 2021 | $382.4M | 1.16M t |
| 2020 | $268.5M | 1.11M t |
| 2019 | $350.4M | 1.27M t |
| 2018 | $357.1M | 1.12M t |
| 2017 | $386.4M | 1.80M t |
Where the United Kingdom imports petroleum residue from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (19%), France (15%), Spain (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $99.2M | 19% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $76.9M | 15% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $74.6M | 14% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $62.5M | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $54.4M | 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $40.7M | 7.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $33.9M | 6.5% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $19.9M | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $14.1M | 2.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $13.7M | 2.6% |
Types of petroleum residue under HS 2713
| 2713.20 | Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals | 79% |
| 2713.11 | Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals | 17% |
| 2713.12 | Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals | 4.6% |
| 2713.90 | Residues: of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2713.
Average import price of petroleum residue
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.25. 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 exports petroleum residue
The United Kingdom exported $416.0 million of petroleum residue in 2024 (785.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to China (17%), India (14%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $72.7M | 18% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $57.2M | 14% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $48.8M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $43.3M | 10% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $33.5M | 8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $24.8M | 6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $22.1M | 5.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $20.0M | 4.8% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $18.9M | 4.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $17.8M | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Petroleum residue trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of petroleum residue imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported petroleum residue worth $525.2 million in 2024 (1.39 million tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import petroleum residue from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (19%), France (15%), Spain (14%).
What is the average import price of petroleum residue in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.25 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export petroleum residue?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported petroleum residue worth $416.0 million in 2024, mainly to China, India, Ireland.
What is the HS code for petroleum residue?
Petroleum residue falls under HS heading 2713 (Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading petroleum residue with the United Kingdom?
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