Propane exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Libya exported $85.2 million of propane in 2024 (138.9 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $183.3 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 | $85.2M | 138.9K t |
| 2023 | $125.6M | 207.2K t |
| 2022 | $183.3M | 248.0K t |
| 2021 | $157.2M | 233.9K t |
| 2020 | $102.3M | 268.6K t |
| 2019 | $154.1M | 399.7K t |
| 2018 | $132.1M | 237.5K t |
| 2017 | $85.0M | 174.3K t |
Where Libya exports propane to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (27%), Albania (23%), Ukraine (19%). Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest (+885% on the year before).
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 Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya exported propane worth $85.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 106 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy propane from Libya?
Italy was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by Albania (23%) and Ukraine (19%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. North Macedonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 885% 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 Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $85.0 million in 2017 to $85.2 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $183.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $128.1 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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