Petroleum coke exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of petroleum coke by the United States reached $3.85 billion in 2024 (34.48 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.92 billion.
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 | $3.85B | 34.48M t |
| 2023 | $5.10B | 34.46M t |
| 2022 | $6.92B | 33.46M t |
| 2021 | $3.98B | 29.90M t |
| 2020 | $2.20B | 33.02M t |
| 2019 | $2.81B | 33.90M t |
| 2018 | $3.64B | 35.35M t |
| 2017 | $3.19B | 36.15M t |
Where the United States exports petroleum coke to
Most of it went to India (24%), China (12%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $912.0M | 24% |
| China | $477.2M | 12% |
| Japan | $440.4M | 12% |
| Brazil | $318.3M | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $279.2M | 7.3% |
| Mexico | $175.1M | 4.6% |
| Morocco | $94.9M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $90.3M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $88.2M | 2.3% |
| Guatemala | $86.8M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, close to the world average of $0.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum coke imports to the United States
The United States imported $121.9 million of petroleum coke in 2024 (754.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 119 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Brazil (35%), Colombia (10%), Poland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $42.8M | 35% |
| Colombia | $12.7M | 10% |
| Poland | $12.5M | 10% |
| Spain | $10.1M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $9.8M | 8% |
| India | $7.5M | 6.1% |
| Argentina | $7.0M | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $6.4M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States petroleum coke exports (HS 2713.11): 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 2713.11: Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum coke exported by the United States?
The United States exported petroleum coke worth $3.85 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.48 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 64 countries worldwide, with 51% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum coke from the United States?
India was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($912.0 million), followed by China (12%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum coke per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of petroleum coke from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.19 billion in 2017 to $3.85 billion in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $6.92 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.96 billion a year.
Does the United States also import petroleum coke?
Yes. The United States imported $121.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, Colombia and Poland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.72 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum coke?
The HS code for petroleum coke is subheading 2713.11. 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 2713 page.
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