Butane exports from Iraq: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of butane by Iraq reached $52.8 million in 2024 (89.7 thousand tonnes). That is 86% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 123% a year on average.
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 | $52.8M | 89.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 59.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 21.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $191K | 436 t |
Where Iraq exports butane to
Sri Lanka alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $39.6M | 75% |
| South Africa | $8.7M | 16% |
| Tanzania | $3.9M | 7.4% |
| India | $517K | 1% |
| Armenia | $137K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq butane exports (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 exported by Iraq?
Iraq exported butane worth $52.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 115 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries buy butane from Iraq?
Sri Lanka was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($39.6 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of butane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 6% below 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 exports of butane from Iraq changed since 2017?
Exports went from $191 thousand in 2017 to $52.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million 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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