Butane trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in butane was worth $27.83 billion in 2024, about 44.46 million tonnes. That is an increase of 62% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $27.83B | 44.46M t |
| 2023 | $24.65B | 39.83M t |
| 2022 | $34.91B | 44.27M t |
| 2021 | $27.60B | 37.82M t |
| 2020 | $15.61B | 32.05M t |
| 2019 | $18.01B | 35.48M t |
| 2018 | $21.13B | 35.81M t |
| 2017 | $17.15B | 33.18M t |
Top butane exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (27%), the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). 115 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.54B | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.91B | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.70B | 9.7% |
| Qatar | $2.51B | 9% |
| Kuwait | $1.64B | 5.9% |
| Algeria | $858.1M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $786.3M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $775.5M | 2.8% |
| Oman | $683.2M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $652.1M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $486.9M | 1.8% |
| China | $349.9M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (27%), China (14%) and Indonesia (6%). 191 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.57B | 27% |
| China | $3.82B | 14% |
| Indonesia | $1.75B | 6.3% |
| Morocco | $1.37B | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $1.26B | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $1.25B | 4.5% |
| Japan | $896.5M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $762.7M | 2.7% |
| United States | $674.5M | 2.4% |
| France | $474.4M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $449.4M | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $429.6M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $0.65 per kg and Algeria $0.56 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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The shipment records behind Butane (HS 2711.13) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 2711.13: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes. HS 2711 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most butane?
The United States exported $7.54 billion in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). In all, 115 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most butane?
India imported $7.57 billion in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of China (14%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in butane?
It was worth $27.83 billion in 2024, about 44.46 million tonnes. That is an increase of 62% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $34.91 billion. 115 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of butane per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $0.65 per kg and Algeria $0.56 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for butane?
The HS code for butane is subheading 2711.13, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2711 page.
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