Textile lubricant exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of textile lubricant by the United States reached $37.9 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 98 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $52.1 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 | $37.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $35.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $51.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $51.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $37.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $52.1M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $48.9M | 14.1K t |
Where the United States exports textile lubricant to
Most of it went to China (25%), Mexico (12%), Singapore (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 25% |
| Mexico | $4.6M | 12% |
| Singapore | $3.0M | 8% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 7.3% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 4% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, 90% above the world average of $2.62. 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.
Textile lubricant imports to the United States
The United States imported $6.2 million of textile lubricant in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Canada alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.5M | 74% |
| Japan | $729K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $237K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $227K | 3.7% |
| China | $167K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $95K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $77K | 1.2% |
| France | $32K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $13K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $11K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States textile lubricant exports (HS 3403.11): 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 3403.11: Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of textile lubricant exported by the United States?
The United States exported textile lubricant worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 98 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy textile lubricant from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Mexico (12%) and Singapore (8%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average export price of textile lubricant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $2.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of textile lubricant from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $48.9 million in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $52.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import textile lubricant?
Yes. The United States imported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile lubricant?
The HS code for textile lubricant is subheading 3403.11. 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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