Propane exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Angola exported $399.9 million of propane in 2024 (591.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $515.2 million.
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 | $399.9M | 591.0K t |
| 2023 | $417.1M | 603.7K t |
| 2022 | $208.2M | 532.1K t |
| 2021 | $515.2M | 677.3K t |
| 2020 | $373.1M | 750.1K t |
| 2019 | $440.0M | 758.2K t |
| 2018 | $429.6M | 693.5K t |
| 2017 | $349.6M | 690.9K t |
Where Angola exports propane to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $311.0M | 78% |
| United States | $23.4M | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $16.1M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $13.7M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $9.5M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $7.7M | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $5.2M | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.9M | 1% |
| Portugal | $3.3M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Angola propane exports (HS 2711.12): 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 2711.12: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane.
Common questions
What is the value of propane exported by Angola?
Angola exported propane worth $399.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 591.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy propane from Angola?
China was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($311.0 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average export price of propane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of propane from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $349.6 million in 2017 to $399.9 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $515.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $391.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for propane?
The HS code for propane is subheading 2711.12. 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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