T3 · Product exporter position

Belgium exports of Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811 (HS 381190)

See where Belgium stands in oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter BELHS6 381190Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$171.7MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

136Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+11.1%Annualized change

Destination HHI

661Destination concentration

Weighted share

18.8%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Belgium in Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 381190. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$171.7M
Current 2024 exports$171.1M
Three-year average$165.3M
Historical peak$375.9M

Market position

Active destinations136
Destination HHI661
Weighted share18.8%
Share change+0.9 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+11.1%
Volatility0.7
Maximum drawdown78%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterBelgiumCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$171.7MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$171.1MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+11.1%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+7.3%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationFRADestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share13%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration661HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+0.9 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes13.7%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Belgium sell oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
France$22.3M20%+0.2%FTA reportedGrowing
Netherlands$21.7M27.3%+14.7%FTA reportedAccelerating
Germany$18.9M24.6%+2%FTA reportedGrowing
United Kingdom$15.1M24.7%+34.2%FTA reportedGrowing
Turkey$11.3M29.2%+19.2%FTA reportedAccelerating
Thailand$8.5M20.5%+25.1%0.3% tariffGrowing
Italy$7.3M15.3%+18.1%FTA reportedGrowing
Saudi Arabia$5.7M8.1%+115.8%0.1% tariffGrowing

Destination

France

Latest exports
$22.3M
Market share
20%
Growth
+0.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Netherlands

Latest exports
$21.7M
Market share
27.3%
Growth
+14.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$18.9M
Market share
24.6%
Growth
+2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$15.1M
Market share
24.7%
Growth
+34.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Turkey

Latest exports
$11.3M
Market share
29.2%
Growth
+19.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Thailand

Latest exports
$8.5M
Market share
20.5%
Growth
+25.1%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$7.3M
Market share
15.3%
Growth
+18.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Saudi Arabia

Latest exports
$5.7M
Market share
8.1%
Growth
+115.8%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Belgium's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Eswatini: $135.0K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Mauritania: $98.2 / ton.

Median price

$4.7K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Belgium and HS 381190 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$147.2M-27.8%123
2011$199.4M+35.5%123
2012$164.7M-17.4%126
2013$161.8M-1.8%125
2014$153.9M-4.9%132
2015$124.9M-18.8%140
2016$113.0M-9.6%139
2017$116.6M+3.2%143
2018$113.9M-2.3%135
2019$120.1M+5.4%138
2020$109.1M-9.1%136
2021$124.7M+14.2%132
2022$152.8M+22.5%133
2023$172.0M+12.6%136
2024$171.1M-0.5%136

Exporter context

Belgium economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 381190.

Belgium has reported exports of $371.1B and a trade balance of -$46.2B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 130.6% trade openness, 23.7% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Belgium oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811 exports

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How strong is this exporter?

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Which markets are most important?

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