Petroleum gas exports from Cameroon: data, top buyers and prices
Cameroon exported $726.7 million of petroleum gas in 2024 (1.25 million tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.54 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 | $726.7M | 1.25M t |
| 2023 | $850.7M | 1.70M t |
| 2022 | $1.54B | 1.56M t |
| 2021 | $520.4M | 1.26M t |
| 2020 | $581.9M | 2.21M t |
| 2019 | $448.0M | 1.23M t |
| 2018 | $267.7M | 627.5K t |
Where Cameroon exports petroleum gas to
India alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $451.9M | 62% |
| South Korea | $135.4M | 19% |
| China | $102.5M | 14% |
| Japan | $37.0M | 5.1% |
| Central African Republic | $12K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 100% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 0% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 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 Cameroon
Cameroon imported $518 thousand of petroleum gas in 2024 (271 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+511% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $387K | 75% |
| Germany | $75K | 14% |
| France | $36K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 2.9% |
| United States | $6K | 1.1% |
| Latvia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Cameroon exported petroleum gas worth $726.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.25 million tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum gas from Cameroon?
India was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($451.9 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Cameroon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $267.7 million in 2018 to $726.7 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2022 at $1.54 billion. Over 7 years the average was $705.2 million a year.
Does Cameroon also import petroleum gas?
Yes. Cameroon imported $518 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and France. On balance Cameroon is a net exporter of this product, by about $726.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Cameroon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2711.11. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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