Propane exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported propane worth $177.8 million (263.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $238.1 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 | $177.8M | 263.4K t |
| 2023 | $198.7M | 323.5K t |
| 2022 | $238.1M | 253.1K t |
| 2021 | $122.3M | 177.4K t |
| 2020 | $74.3M | 214.0K t |
| 2019 | $142.0M | 323.4K t |
| 2018 | $205.8M | 363.9K t |
| 2017 | $192.3M | 390.9K t |
Where Egypt exports propane to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (32%), Ukraine (29%), Romania (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $57.4M | 32% |
| Ukraine | $50.8M | 29% |
| Romania | $43.1M | 24% |
| Lebanon | $7.9M | 4.4% |
| Albania | $6.3M | 3.6% |
| Greece | $5.6M | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $3.6M | 2% |
| Moldova | $2.5M | 1.4% |
| Serbia | $518K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $99K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 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.
Propane imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $348.4 million of propane in 2024 (34 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. United States alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $348.3M | 100% |
| China | $82K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt 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 Egypt?
Egypt exported propane worth $177.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 106 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy propane from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($57.4 million), followed by Ukraine (29%) and Romania (24%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average export price of propane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of propane from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $192.3 million in 2017 to $177.8 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $238.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $168.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import propane?
Yes. Egypt imported $348.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States and China. That compares with exports of $177.8 million in the same 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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