Butane exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $858.1 million of butane in 2024 (1.52 million tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 115 countries. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $1.21 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $858.1M | 1.52M t |
| 2023 | $823.7M | 1.53M t |
| 2022 | $1.05B | 1.54M t |
| 2021 | $782.9M | 1.41M t |
| 2020 | $550.7M | 1.46M t |
| 2019 | $555.5M | 1.45M t |
| 2018 | $652.0M | 1.21M t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 2.70M t |
Where Algeria exports butane to
Most of it went to France (28%), China (17%), Tunisia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $240.9M | 28% |
| China | $146.5M | 17% |
| Tunisia | $107.2M | 13% |
| Lebanon | $92.5M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $89.4M | 10% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $39.6M | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $35.7M | 4.2% |
| Cyprus | $21.2M | 2.5% |
| India | $16.3M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $15.8M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria butane exports (HS 2711.13): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of butane exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported butane worth $858.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.52 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 115 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy butane from Algeria?
France was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($240.9 million), followed by China (17%) and Tunisia (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average export price of butane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of butane from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.21 billion in 2017 to $858.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $1.21 billion. Over 8 years the average was $809.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for butane?
The HS code for butane is subheading 2711.13. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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