Calcined petroleum coke exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.12 billion of calcined petroleum coke in 2024 (2.35 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 81 countries for exports of this product. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.14 billion.
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 | $1.12B | 2.35M t |
| 2023 | $1.64B | 2.42M t |
| 2022 | $2.14B | 3.28M t |
| 2021 | $1.52B | 2.87M t |
| 2020 | $982.8M | 2.48M t |
| 2019 | $1.74B | 2.67M t |
| 2018 | $1.97B | 3.17M t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 3.49M t |
Where the United States exports calcined petroleum coke to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (15%), Australia (14%), Brazil (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $163.7M | 15% |
| Australia | $154.4M | 14% |
| Brazil | $97.7M | 8.7% |
| Norway | $82.1M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $81.1M | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $76.7M | 6.8% |
| Mozambique | $62.8M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $61.5M | 5.5% |
| New Zealand | $45.4M | 4% |
| France | $42.9M | 3.8% |
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.
Calcined petroleum coke imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported calcined petroleum coke worth $59.1 million (103.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Brazil (37%), Germany (20%), Japan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+559% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $22.1M | 37% |
| Germany | $11.8M | 20% |
| Japan | $10.1M | 17% |
| Argentina | $6.5M | 11% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| China | $949K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $323K | 0.6% |
| Madagascar | $149K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States calcined petroleum coke exports (HS 2713.12): 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 2713.12: Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of calcined petroleum coke exported by the United States?
The United States exported calcined petroleum coke worth $1.12 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.35 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 81 countries worldwide, with 34% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy calcined petroleum coke from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($163.7 million), followed by Australia (14%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of calcined petroleum coke 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. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of calcined petroleum coke from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.12 billion in 2017 to $1.12 billion in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $2.14 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.53 billion a year.
Does the United States also import calcined petroleum coke?
Yes. The United States imported $59.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, Germany and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.06 billion a year.
What is the HS code for calcined petroleum coke?
The HS code for calcined petroleum coke is subheading 2713.12. 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.
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