Propane exports from Iraq: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of propane by Iraq reached $60.2 million in 2024 (99.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 409% on 2023. Over 2020-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 413% 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 | $60.2M | 99.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 22.7K t |
| 2021 | $62K | 155 t |
| 2020 | $87K | 220 t |
Where Iraq exports propane to
Most of it went to India (38%), China (34%), Sri Lanka (28%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $22.8M | 38% |
| China | $20.4M | 34% |
| Sri Lanka | $16.8M | 28% |
| Armenia | $261K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq 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 Iraq?
Iraq exported propane worth $60.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 106 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 409% on 2023.
Which countries buy propane from Iraq?
India was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by China (34%) and Sri Lanka (28%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average export price of propane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of propane from Iraq changed since 2017?
Exports went from $87 thousand in 2020 to $60.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $17.7 million a 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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