Petroleum jelly exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of petroleum jelly by the United States reached $70.6 million in 2024 (28.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 120 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $70.6M | 28.8K t |
| 2023 | $69.4M | 26.7K t |
| 2022 | $83.4M | 31.6K t |
| 2021 | $65.4M | 29.8K t |
| 2020 | $60.1M | 29.1K t |
| 2019 | $58.0M | 26.3K t |
| 2018 | $59.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2017 | $53.2M | 24.2K t |
Where the United States exports petroleum jelly to
Most of it went to Japan (31%), Canada (17%), Mexico (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $22.0M | 31% |
| Canada | $12.1M | 17% |
| Mexico | $7.8M | 11% |
| Brazil | $3.9M | 5.5% |
| India | $3.0M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| China | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.01. 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.
Petroleum jelly imports to the United States
The United States imported $16.4 million of petroleum jelly in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (43%), India (31%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.1M | 43% |
| India | $5.0M | 31% |
| Germany | $972K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $880K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $552K | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $541K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $466K | 2.9% |
| Senegal | $269K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $147K | 0.9% |
| France | $141K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States petroleum jelly exports (HS 2712.10): 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 2712.10: Petroleum jelly.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum jelly exported by the United States?
The United States exported petroleum jelly worth $70.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 120 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum jelly from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Canada (17%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum jelly per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of petroleum jelly from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $53.2 million in 2017 to $70.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $83.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import petroleum jelly?
Yes. The United States imported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, India and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $54.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum jelly?
The HS code for petroleum jelly is subheading 2712.10. 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 2712 page.
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