Aluminium gas cylinders trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminium gas cylinders was worth $676.2 million in 2024, about 56.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $676.2M | 56.0K t |
| 2023 | $708.0M | 53.7K t |
| 2022 | $673.4M | 51.2K t |
| 2021 | $717.6M | 68.5K t |
| 2020 | $577.2M | 44.2K t |
| 2019 | $580.7M | 41.7K t |
| 2018 | $531.5M | 38.6K t |
| 2017 | $464.5M | 34.1K t |
Top aluminium gas cylinders exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and China. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 139 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $136.5M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $89.8M | 13% |
| China | $84.7M | 13% |
| Israel | $66.2M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $51.0M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $22.5M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $21.2M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $18.5M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $17.6M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $15.7M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $14.4M | 2.1% |
| India | $13.3M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 196 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $76.0M | 11% |
| United States | $65.3M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $38.6M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $35.1M | 5.2% |
| France | $34.5M | 5.1% |
| China | $24.1M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $22.3M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $19.5M | 2.9% |
| India | $19.5M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $18.1M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.1M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $16.6M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $28.81 per kg and Israel $7.50 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7613: Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas. HS 7613 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminium gas cylinders?
The United States exported $136.5 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and China (13%). In all, 139 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminium gas cylinders?
Germany imported $76.0 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminium gas cylinders?
It was worth $676.2 million in 2024, about 56.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $717.6 million. 139 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminium gas cylinders per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $28.81 per kg and Israel $7.50 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for aluminium gas cylinders?
The HS code for aluminium gas cylinders is heading 7613, in chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7613 page.
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