Terpenic oil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $15.4 million of terpenic oil in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.7 million.
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 | $15.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.5M | 5.4K t |
Where the United States exports terpenic oil to
The largest buyer markets were Colombia (12%), United Kingdom (10%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $1.8M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 10% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 9.9% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 7.2% |
| Brazil | $1.0M | 6.8% |
| India | $860K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $846K | 5.5% |
| China | $724K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $518K | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $414K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, 42% above the world average of $3.63. 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.
Terpenic oil imports to the United States
The United States imported $3.1 million of terpenic oil in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Brazil alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+978% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.0M | 66% |
| India | $413K | 13% |
| Mexico | $260K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $70K | 2.3% |
| China | $40K | 1.3% |
| France | $36K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $30K | 1% |
| Japan | $28K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States terpenic oil exports (HS 3805.90): 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 3805.90: Terpenic oils: produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene, n.e.c. in heading no. 3805.
Common questions
What is the value of terpenic oil exported by the United States?
The United States exported terpenic oil worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 79 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy terpenic oil from the United States?
Colombia was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average export price of terpenic oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $3.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of terpenic oil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.5 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import terpenic oil?
Yes. The United States imported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, India and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for terpenic oil?
The HS code for terpenic oil is subheading 3805.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3805 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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