Lubricating oil additive exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $2.10 billion of lubricating oil additive in 2024 (422.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 110 countries. That is 7% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.10B | 422.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.26B | 452.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.32B | 513.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.10B | 563.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.00B | 532.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.96B | 518.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.14B | 581.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.97B | 598.0K t |
Where the United States exports lubricating oil additive to
Most of it went to Mexico (11%), Singapore (11%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $237.6M | 11% |
| Singapore | $231.5M | 11% |
| France | $227.8M | 11% |
| Canada | $226.3M | 11% |
| China | $188.9M | 9% |
| Brazil | $134.4M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $100.9M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $86.5M | 4.1% |
| India | $74.9M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $64.3M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 27% above the world average of $3.90. 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.
Lubricating oil additive imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported lubricating oil additive worth $493.0 million (120.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. The largest suppliers were France (21%), Italy (20%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $101.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $97.1M | 20% |
| Canada | $61.7M | 13% |
| Mexico | $60.5M | 12% |
| Japan | $41.1M | 8.3% |
| Singapore | $37.7M | 7.6% |
| India | $26.3M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $23.0M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $17.8M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $10.3M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States lubricating oil additive exports (HS 3811.21): 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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricating oil additive exported by the United States?
The United States exported lubricating oil additive worth $2.10 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 422.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 110 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy lubricating oil additive from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($237.6 million), followed by Singapore (11%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 126 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of lubricating oil additive from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.97 billion in 2017 to $2.10 billion in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $2.32 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.11 billion a year.
Does the United States also import lubricating oil additive?
Yes. The United States imported $493.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Italy and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.61 billion a year.
What is the HS code for lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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