Butane imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported butane worth $1.25 billion (1.76 million tonnes). It ranks 6th of 191 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 214% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.25B | 1.76M t |
| 2023 | $397.4M | 579.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.23B | 1.41M t |
| 2021 | $491.1M | 280.5K t |
| 2020 | $107.1M | 140.1K t |
| 2019 | $278.9M | 575.6K t |
| 2018 | $207.4M | 393.5K t |
| 2017 | $368.7M | 792.3K t |
Where Egypt imports butane from
United States alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+744% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.05B | 84% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110.2M | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85.5M | 6.9% |
| France | $14K | 0% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 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.
Butane exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.2 million of butane in 2024. Palestine alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $1.2M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt butane imports (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 imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported butane worth $1.25 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.76 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 191 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 214% on 2023.
Which countries supply butane to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.05 billion), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average import price of butane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butane to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $368.7 million in 2017 to $1.25 billion in 2024, an increase of 238%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $540.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export butane?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.25 billion 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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