Butane exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of butane by Kuwait reached $1.64 billion in 2024 (2.54 million tonnes). It ranks 5th of 115 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $1.64B | 2.54M t |
| 2023 | $1.47B | 2.30M t |
| 2022 | $1.57B | 2.01M t |
| 2021 | $1.23B | 1.85M t |
| 2020 | $773.9M | 1.71M t |
| 2019 | $986.1M | 2.06M t |
| 2018 | $1.19B | 2.05M t |
| 2017 | $872.0M | 1.69M t |
Where Kuwait exports butane to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.19B | 73% |
| China | $121.4M | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $120.0M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $83.9M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $78.3M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $14.8M | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $8.3M | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $7.9M | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $7.8M | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $787K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 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.
Butane imports to Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait imported butane worth $495 thousand (197 tonnes). South Korea alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $432K | 87% |
| Germany | $31K | 6.2% |
| China | $27K | 5.5% |
| France | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait exported butane worth $1.64 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.54 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 115 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy butane from Kuwait?
India was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($1.19 billion), followed by China (7%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average export price of butane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, close to 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 exports of butane from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $872.0 million in 2017 to $1.64 billion in 2024, an increase of 88%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.22 billion a year.
Does Kuwait also import butane?
Yes. Kuwait imported $495 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Germany and China. On balance Kuwait is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.64 billion 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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