Petroleum gas exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Angola exported petroleum gas worth $2.51 billion (3.93 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.67 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 | $2.51B | 3.93M t |
| 2023 | $2.81B | 4.47M t |
| 2022 | $6.67B | 5.27M t |
| 2021 | $3.33B | 4.81M t |
| 2020 | $1.44B | 5.71M t |
| 2019 | $1.84B | 4.68M t |
| 2018 | $2.18B | 3.98M t |
| 2017 | $1.34B | 3.42M t |
Where Angola exports petroleum gas to
Most of it went to India (43%), China (12%), Thailand (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.08B | 43% |
| China | $311.0M | 12% |
| Thailand | $266.3M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $153.9M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $139.1M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $98.5M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $93.8M | 3.7% |
| France | $85.7M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $83.9M | 3.3% |
| United States | $67.3M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 84% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 16% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 0.1% |
| 2711.13 | Butane | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum gas imports to Angola
In 2024, Angola imported petroleum gas worth $875 thousand (397 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Belgium (28%), United States (15%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $249K | 29% |
| United States | $130K | 15% |
| Portugal | $114K | 13% |
| Namibia | $84K | 9.6% |
| Greece | $78K | 8.9% |
| China | $51K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 4.7% |
| France | $29K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $25K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola petroleum gas exports (HS 2711): 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: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas exported by Angola?
Angola exported petroleum gas worth $2.51 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.93 million tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum gas from Angola?
India was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($1.08 billion), followed by China (12%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of petroleum gas from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.34 billion in 2017 to $2.51 billion in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $6.67 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.77 billion a year.
Does Angola also import petroleum gas?
Yes. Angola imported $875 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the United States and Portugal. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.51 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2711.11 (84% of the value) and 2711.12 (16%).
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