Bitumen products imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $303.0 million of bitumen products in 2024 (445.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $303.0M | 445.6K t |
| 2023 | $288.9M | 419.3K t |
| 2022 | $226.4M | 305.0K t |
| 2021 | $157.7M | 295.4K t |
| 2020 | $163.2M | 281.7K t |
| 2019 | $134.3M | 255.1K t |
| 2018 | $124.7M | 254.3K t |
| 2017 | $125.8M | 272.9K t |
Where the United States imports bitumen products from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $300.7M | 99% |
| Turkey | $1000K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $669K | 0.2% |
| China | $437K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $59K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $48K | 0% |
| Poland | $27K | 0% |
| France | $27K | 0% |
| Germany | $15K | 0% |
| India | $11K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen products exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported bitumen products worth $302.6 million (451.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 107 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $260.8M | 86% |
| Mexico | $9.2M | 3% |
| Chile | $8.6M | 2.9% |
| Bahamas | $6.6M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 0.7% |
| New Zealand | $2.2M | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 0.6% |
| Costa Rica | $969K | 0.3% |
| India | $841K | 0.3% |
| Fiji | $685K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bitumen products imports (HS 6807.90): 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 6807.90: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen products imported by the United States?
The United States imported bitumen products worth $303.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 445.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 200 countries worldwide, with 33% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen products to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($300.7 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and Mexico (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen products to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.8 million in 2017 to $303.0 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $190.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export bitumen products?
Yes. The United States exported $302.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Chile. That compares with imports of $303.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bitumen products?
The HS code for bitumen products is subheading 6807.90. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6807 page.
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