Coal tar oil (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported coal tar oil (other) worth $1.48 billion (2.53 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 100 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $1.48B | 2.53M t |
| 2023 | $1.53B | 2.55M t |
| 2022 | $1.51B | 2.17M t |
| 2021 | $1.18B | 2.14M t |
| 2020 | $523.5M | 1.48M t |
| 2019 | $599.3M | 1.12M t |
| 2018 | $823.7M | 1.39M t |
| 2017 | $835.6M | 1.53M t |
Where the United States exports coal tar oil (other) to
Most of it went to India (45%), Thailand (11%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $658.3M | 45% |
| Thailand | $166.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $147.0M | 10% |
| Belgium | $116.5M | 7.9% |
| Brazil | $98.1M | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $70.1M | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $64.1M | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $22.7M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $22.7M | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $19.4M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil (other) imports to the United States
Imports of coal tar oil (other) by the United States reached $135.3 million in 2024 (156.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $73.2M | 54% |
| Netherlands | $27.3M | 20% |
| South Africa | $21.7M | 16% |
| Denmark | $3.8M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $3.7M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| France | $363K | 0.3% |
| India | $255K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $70K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States coal tar oil (other) exports (HS 2707.99): 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 2707.99: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported coal tar oil (other) worth $1.48 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.53 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 100 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal tar oil (other) from the United States?
India was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($658.3 million), followed by Thailand (11%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coal tar oil (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $835.6 million in 2017 to $1.48 billion in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2023 at $1.53 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.06 billion a year.
Does the United States also import coal tar oil (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $135.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and South Africa. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.34 billion a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil (other)?
The HS code for coal tar oil (other) is subheading 2707.99. 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 2707 page.
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