Synthetic lubricant additive exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported synthetic lubricant additive worth $23.2 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $38.7 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 | $23.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 9.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports synthetic lubricant additive to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (15%), Germany (13%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 13% |
| China | $2.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 7.2% |
| France | $1.7M | 7.1% |
| United States | $1.4M | 6% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 4.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, close to the world average of $4.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic lubricant additive imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of synthetic lubricant additive by the United Kingdom reached $13.4 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (38%), United States (31%), Slovakia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.1M | 38% |
| United States | $4.2M | 31% |
| Slovakia | $1.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $819K | 6.1% |
| France | $570K | 4.3% |
| China | $405K | 3% |
| India | $277K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $78K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $59K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic lubricant additive exports (HS 3811.29): 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 3811.29: Lubricating oil additives: not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic lubricant additive exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported synthetic lubricant additive worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 107 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy synthetic lubricant additive from the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (13%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average export price of synthetic lubricant additive per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $4.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of synthetic lubricant additive from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $38.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import synthetic lubricant additive?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and Slovakia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic lubricant additive?
The HS code for synthetic lubricant additive is subheading 3811.29. 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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