Bitumen exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $543.5 million of bitumen in 2024 (1.14 million tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $543.5M | 1.14M t |
| 2023 | $431.3M | 1.04M t |
| 2022 | $370.6M | 679.4K t |
| 2021 | $334.8M | 795.1K t |
| 2020 | $285.1M | 937.1K t |
| 2019 | $468.8M | 1.11M t |
| 2018 | $456.3M | 1.10M t |
| 2017 | $286.3M | 907.5K t |
Where the United States exports bitumen to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (22%), Mexico (22%), Brazil (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $119.9M | 22% |
| Mexico | $117.6M | 22% |
| Brazil | $54.9M | 10% |
| Chile | $44.0M | 8.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $28.8M | 5.3% |
| Uruguay | $25.7M | 4.7% |
| Costa Rica | $22.3M | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $19.4M | 3.6% |
| New Zealand | $17.6M | 3.3% |
| Norway | $10.3M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen imports to the United States
The United States imported $2.45 billion of bitumen in 2024 (5.70 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 186 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.18B | 89% |
| Colombia | $98.9M | 4% |
| Venezuela | $79.8M | 3.3% |
| Greece | $55.5M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $13.9M | 0.6% |
| Curaçao | $11.8M | 0.5% |
| Spain | $10.9M | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 0% |
| Belgium | $75K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bitumen exports (HS 2713.20): 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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen exported by the United States?
The United States exported bitumen worth $543.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.14 million tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 112 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy bitumen from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($119.9 million), followed by Mexico (22%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average export price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bitumen from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $286.3 million in 2017 to $543.5 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $397.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import bitumen?
Yes. The United States imported $2.45 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Colombia and Venezuela. That compares with exports of $543.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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