Creosote oil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported creosote oil worth $95.1 million (93.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 79 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $95.1M | 93.1K t |
| 2023 | $87.1M | 97.4K t |
| 2022 | $71.5M | 90.9K t |
| 2021 | $62.7M | 87.2K t |
| 2020 | $77.8M | 106.4K t |
| 2019 | $73.8M | 110.1K t |
| 2018 | $71.8M | 102.3K t |
| 2017 | $81.0M | 111.3K t |
Where the United States imports creosote oil from
Most of the value came from Canada (41%), Belgium (36%), Denmark (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $39.1M | 41% |
| Belgium | $33.8M | 36% |
| Denmark | $22.2M | 23% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Creosote oil exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported creosote oil worth $1.2 million (958 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Mexico alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $720K | 59% |
| Chile | $459K | 38% |
| Brazil | $24K | 2% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.3% |
| Guatemala | $3K | 0.2% |
| Bahamas | $2K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States creosote oil imports (HS 2707.91): 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 2707.91: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: creosote oils.
Common questions
What is the value of creosote oil imported by the United States?
The United States imported creosote oil worth $95.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 79 countries worldwide, with 51% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply creosote oil to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($39.1 million), followed by Belgium (36%) and Denmark (23%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of creosote oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of creosote oil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.0 million in 2017 to $95.1 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $77.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export creosote oil?
Yes. The United States exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Chile and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $93.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for creosote oil?
The HS code for creosote oil is subheading 2707.91. 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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