Toluene coal tar oil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $16.1 million of toluene coal tar oil in 2024 (16.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $82.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 28.6K t |
| 2022 | $82.7M | 75.9K t |
| 2021 | $38.0M | 36.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 31.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 5.7K t |
Where the United States imports toluene coal tar oil from
Japan alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $16.0M | 99% |
| Canada | $70K | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $35K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toluene coal tar oil exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.6 million of toluene coal tar oil in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 48 countries. Canada alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.2M | 60% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 35% |
| China | $48K | 1.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $35K | 1% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.3% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $9K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States toluene coal tar oil imports (HS 2707.20): 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 2707.20: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: toluol (toluene).
Common questions
What is the value of toluene coal tar oil imported by the United States?
The United States imported toluene coal tar oil worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 92 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply toluene coal tar oil to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Canada (0%) and the Dominican Republic (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of toluene coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toluene coal tar oil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 502%. The peak was 2022 at $82.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export toluene coal tar oil?
Yes. The United States exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for toluene coal tar oil?
The HS code for toluene coal tar oil is subheading 2707.20. 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 2707 page.
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