Textile treatment oil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported textile treatment oil worth $48.9 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 99 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $61.4 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 | $48.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $61.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $60.8M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $41.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $51.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $57.9M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $57.6M | 15.8K t |
Where the United States exports textile treatment oil to
The largest buyer markets were China (30%), Mexico (11%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 30% |
| Mexico | $5.4M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $3.1M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 4% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 3.6% |
| India | $1.7M | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.37 per kg, 102% above the world average of $2.66. 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 treatment oil imports to the United States
The United States imported $14.2 million of textile treatment oil in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Japan (47%), Germany (26%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.7M | 47% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $947K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $880K | 6.2% |
| Canada | $670K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $409K | 2.9% |
| China | $401K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $90K | 0.6% |
| France | $71K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $55K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States textile treatment oil exports (HS 3403.91): 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 3403.91: Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), (not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals).
Common questions
What is the value of textile treatment oil exported by the United States?
The United States exported textile treatment oil worth $48.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 99 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy textile treatment oil from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Mexico (11%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average export price of textile treatment oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.37 per kg in 2024, 102% above the world average of $2.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of textile treatment oil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.6 million in 2017 to $48.9 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $61.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import textile treatment oil?
Yes. The United States imported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile treatment oil?
The HS code for textile treatment oil is subheading 3403.91. 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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