Butane exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Libya exported butane worth $8.3 million (12.6 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $181.1 million.
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 | $8.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $89.6M | 93.4K t |
| 2021 | $96.6M | 132.5K t |
| 2020 | $80.7M | 183.4K t |
| 2019 | $181.1M | 397.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 12.9K t |
Where Libya exports butane to
Tunisia alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $5.9M | 71% |
| Albania | $1.5M | 18% |
| Spain | $862K | 10% |
| North Macedonia | $67K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 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 Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya exported butane worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 115 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy butane from Libya?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Albania (18%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of butane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.66 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 Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $181.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.7 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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