Butane exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Oman exported butane worth $683.2 million (1.09 million tonnes). It ranks 9th of 115 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $890.8 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 | $683.2M | 1.09M t |
| 2023 | $758.4M | 1.23M t |
| 2022 | $890.8M | 1.21M t |
| 2021 | $698.8M | 1.13M t |
| 2020 | $321.2M | 811.3K t |
| 2019 | $331.5M | 713.0K t |
| 2018 | $68.8M | 106.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 32.0K t |
Where Oman exports butane to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $586.0M | 86% |
| India | $62.2M | 9.1% |
| Mauritius | $25.7M | 3.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $9.3M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 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 Oman
Imports of butane by Oman reached $546 thousand in 2024 (480 tonnes). China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $350K | 64% |
| Sri Lanka | $136K | 25% |
| South Korea | $61K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman 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 Oman?
Oman exported butane worth $683.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.09 million tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 115 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy butane from Oman?
China was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($586.0 million), followed by India (9%) and Mauritius (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 679% on the year.
What is the average export price of butane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, close to 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 exports of butane from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $683.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $890.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $471.3 million a year.
Does Oman also import butane?
Yes. Oman imported $546 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Sri Lanka and South Korea. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $682.7 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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