Oil and chemical tankers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil and chemical tankers by the United States reached $376.1 million in 2024 (99.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 106% a year on average.
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 | $376.1M | 99.2K t |
| 2023 | $217.2M | 98.4K t |
| 2022 | $9K | 6 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $302K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 11.0K t |
Where the United States imports oil and chemical tankers from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $244.0M | 65% |
| China | $123.0M | 33% |
| South Korea | $9.1M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 75% above the world average of $2.17. 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.
Oil and chemical tankers exports from the United States
Exports of oil and chemical tankers by the United States reached $192.5 million in 2024 (203.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $191.2M | 99% |
| Bahamas | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $127K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 0% |
| Barbados | $1K | 0% |
| Cayman Isds | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States oil and chemical tankers imports (HS 8901.20): 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 8901.20: Tankers.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and chemical tankers imported by the United States?
The United States imported oil and chemical tankers worth $376.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 94 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and chemical tankers to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($244.0 million), followed by China (33%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of oil and chemical tankers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $2.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil and chemical tankers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $376.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $86.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export oil and chemical tankers?
Yes. The United States exported $192.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, the Bahamas and Nigeria. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $183.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and chemical tankers?
The HS code for oil and chemical tankers is subheading 8901.20. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8901 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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