Butane imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $7.9 million of butane in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.1 million.
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 | $7.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 24.4K t |
Where Israel imports butane from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $5.2M | 66% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 13% |
| Albania | $441K | 5.6% |
| Greece | $382K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $358K | 4.5% |
| China | $233K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $205K | 2.6% |
| France | $65K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 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 Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel 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 Israel?
Israel imported butane worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply butane to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and Albania (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of butane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of butane to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 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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