Non-petroleum lubricant exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported non-petroleum lubricant worth $1.12 billion (128.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 174 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% 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 | $1.12B | 128.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 153.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.18B | 151.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 147.1K t |
| 2020 | $835.6M | 127.3K t |
| 2019 | $955.1M | 146.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.04B | 164.6K t |
| 2017 | $964.8M | 151.7K t |
Where the United States exports non-petroleum lubricant to
Most of it went to Mexico (16%), Canada (15%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $177.3M | 16% |
| Canada | $172.2M | 15% |
| China | $121.9M | 11% |
| Singapore | $55.0M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $46.2M | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $41.5M | 3.7% |
| India | $37.6M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $36.5M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36.5M | 3.3% |
| Chile | $31.0M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.76 per kg, 51% above the world average of $5.82. 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.
Non-petroleum lubricant imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $246.8 million (50.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 223 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Canada (36%), Germany (22%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $89.9M | 36% |
| Germany | $53.5M | 22% |
| Japan | $30.0M | 12% |
| Belgium | $14.1M | 5.7% |
| France | $9.5M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $6.3M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $6.3M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $5.6M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States non-petroleum lubricant exports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant exported by the United States?
The United States exported non-petroleum lubricant worth $1.12 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 128.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 174 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-petroleum lubricant from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($177.3 million), followed by Canada (15%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 169 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.76 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $5.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of non-petroleum lubricant from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $964.8 million in 2017 to $1.12 billion in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $1.28 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.05 billion a year.
Does the United States also import non-petroleum lubricant?
Yes. The United States imported $246.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $876.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. 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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