Petroleum gas (gaseous) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in petroleum gas (gaseous) was worth $5.46 billion in 2024, about 1.50 million tonnes. That is an increase of 759% since 2017, and up 168% 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 | $5.46B | 1.50M t |
| 2023 | $2.03B | 458.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.66B | 420.5K t |
| 2021 | $799.3M | 6.88M t |
| 2020 | $1.19B | 2.57M t |
| 2019 | $1.76B | 1.26M t |
| 2018 | $943.2M | 281.0K t |
| 2017 | $635.4M | 1.18M t |
Top petroleum gas (gaseous) exporting countries
Exports are led by Nigeria (60%), Algeria (24%) and Malaysia (13%). 97 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 97%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $3.29B | 60% |
| Algeria | $1.33B | 24% |
| Malaysia | $701.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $19.9M | 0.4% |
| Italy | $19.3M | 0.4% |
| Chile | $17.5M | 0.3% |
| Canada | $14.9M | 0.3% |
| United States | $13.8M | 0.3% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $9.4M | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 0.1% |
| China | $4.2M | 0.1% |
| Norway | $4.0M | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Tunisia is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of India and Singapore. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 58% across 181 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.33B | 24% |
| India | $983.8M | 18% |
| Singapore | $850.3M | 16% |
| China | $528.5M | 9.7% |
| Spain | $527.6M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $284.3M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $180.6M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $158.0M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $153.7M | 2.8% |
| United States | $139.4M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $114.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $81.2M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Nigeria averaged $221.35 per kg and Malaysia $0.51 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 2711.29: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, other than natural gas. HS 2711 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most petroleum gas (gaseous)?
Nigeria exported $3.29 billion in 2024, 60% of the world total, followed by Algeria (24%) and Malaysia (13%). In all, 97 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most petroleum gas (gaseous)?
Tunisia imported $1.33 billion in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of India (18%) and Singapore (16%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in petroleum gas (gaseous)?
It was worth $5.46 billion in 2024, about 1.50 million tonnes. That is an increase of 759% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 97 countries reported exports and 181 reported imports.
What is the average price of petroleum gas (gaseous) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Nigeria averaged $221.35 per kg and Malaysia $0.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas (gaseous)?
The HS code for petroleum gas (gaseous) is subheading 2711.29, 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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