Butane imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butane by Lebanon reached $171.0 million in 2024 (242.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $171.0M | 242.1K t |
| 2023 | $154.7M | 223.6K t |
| 2022 | $192.5M | 218.7K t |
| 2021 | $149.7M | 205.9K t |
| 2020 | $109.8M | 231.2K t |
| 2019 | $88.6M | 206.4K t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 90.9K t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 104.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports butane from
One supplier dominates: Algeria accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $92.5M | 54% |
| United States | $24.6M | 14% |
| France | $20.2M | 12% |
| Greece | $16.2M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 5% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| Romania | $2.8M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 1% |
| China | $285K | 0.2% |
| Albania | $269K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 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 exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $14.4 million of butane in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Cyprus alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $10.8M | 75% |
| Greece | $2.8M | 20% |
| Romania | $841K | 5.8% |
| Syria | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported butane worth $171.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 242.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply butane to Lebanon?
Algeria was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($92.5 million), followed by the United States (14%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of butane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butane to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $171.0 million in 2024, an increase of 255%. The peak was 2022 at $192.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $120.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export butane?
Yes. Lebanon exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Greece and Romania. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $156.6 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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