Petroleum gas exports from Iraq: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Iraq exported petroleum gas worth $487.4 million (764.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $487.4M | 764.5K t |
| 2023 | $494.3M | 819.5K t |
| 2022 | $432.1M | 556.1K t |
| 2021 | $174.5M | 220.8K t |
| 2020 | $58.1M | 140.6K t |
| 2019 | $79.7M | 161.7K t |
| 2018 | $56.5M | 98.5K t |
| 2017 | $99.2M | 165.4K t |
Where Iraq exports petroleum gas to
The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (49%), Sri Lanka (20%), India (19%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $241.0M | 49% |
| Sri Lanka | $97.9M | 20% |
| India | $94.4M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $20.8M | 4.3% |
| China | $20.4M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $8.7M | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $3.9M | 0.8% |
| Armenia | $398K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.19 | Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711 | 77% |
| 2711.12 | Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane | 12% |
| 2711.13 | Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Iraq?
Iraq exported petroleum gas worth $487.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 764.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum gas from Iraq?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($241.0 million), followed by Sri Lanka (20%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of petroleum gas from Iraq changed since 2017?
Exports went from $99.2 million in 2017 to $487.4 million in 2024, an increase of 391%. The peak was 2023 at $494.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 2711.19 (77% of the value) and 2711.12 (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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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