General lubricant exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported general lubricant worth $909.2 million (146.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $909.2M | 146.8K t |
| 2023 | $819.9M | 126.5K t |
| 2022 | $733.4M | 124.2K t |
| 2021 | $620.9M | 123.4K t |
| 2020 | $557.0M | 118.9K t |
| 2019 | $630.4M | 134.4K t |
| 2018 | $718.5M | 154.9K t |
| 2017 | $712.2M | 160.9K t |
Where the United States exports general lubricant to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (39%), Mexico (20%), China (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $354.1M | 39% |
| Mexico | $181.6M | 20% |
| China | $63.2M | 7% |
| Brazil | $29.5M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $18.0M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $14.0M | 1.5% |
| Australia | $13.8M | 1.5% |
| Peru | $12.8M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $12.6M | 1.4% |
| Chile | $11.2M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, 26% above the world average of $4.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
General lubricant imports to the United States
Imports of general lubricant by the United States reached $155.4 million in 2024 (21.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 222 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (45%), Canada (16%), France (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $69.6M | 45% |
| Canada | $25.6M | 17% |
| France | $11.5M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8.1M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $7.1M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $6.0M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $4.0M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $3.3M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $2.4M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States general lubricant exports (HS 3403.19): 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant exported by the United States?
The United States exported general lubricant worth $909.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 168 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy general lubricant from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($354.1 million), followed by Mexico (20%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 156 buyer countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average export price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $4.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of general lubricant from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $712.2 million in 2017 to $909.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $712.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import general lubricant?
Yes. The United States imported $155.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Canada and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $753.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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