Gas liquefaction equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in gas liquefaction equipment was worth $1.36 billion in 2024, about 74.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and up 15% 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 | $1.36B | 74.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.19B | 69.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.64B | 79.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.74B | 103.7K t |
| 2020 | $927.3M | 43.7K t |
| 2019 | $837.2M | 45.1K t |
| 2018 | $935.3M | 134.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.52B | 118.7K t |
Top gas liquefaction equipment exporting countries
Exports are led by China (36%), Italy (10%) and Indonesia (9%). 84 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $491.3M | 36% |
| Italy | $129.5M | 9.5% |
| Indonesia | $122.6M | 9% |
| United States | $101.2M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $69.8M | 5.1% |
| India | $59.5M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $57.4M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $52.8M | 3.9% |
| France | $48.4M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $25.4M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $22.6M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21.8M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Australia (16%), the United States (12%) and South Korea (8%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $219.0M | 16% |
| United States | $160.7M | 12% |
| South Korea | $109.6M | 8.1% |
| China | $88.0M | 6.5% |
| India | $87.1M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $56.7M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52.4M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $35.4M | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $32.5M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $28.7M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $28.4M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $27.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Indonesia averaged $33,372.90 per kg and China $10.27 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 8419.60: Machinery: for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes. HS 8419 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most gas liquefaction equipment?
China exported $491.3 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Italy (10%) and Indonesia (9%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most gas liquefaction equipment?
Australia imported $219.0 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and South Korea (8%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in gas liquefaction equipment?
It was worth $1.36 billion in 2024, about 74.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.74 billion. 84 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of gas liquefaction equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Indonesia averaged $33,372.90 per kg and China $10.27 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 gas liquefaction equipment?
The HS code for gas liquefaction equipment is subheading 8419.60, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8419 page.
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