Butene exports from Qatar: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Qatar exported butene worth $8.7 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 40 countries. That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.9 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 | $8.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 14.7K t |
Where Qatar exports butene to
One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.4M | 51% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.8M | 32% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $203K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar butene exports (HS 2901.23): 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 2901.23: Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of butene exported by Qatar?
Qatar exported butene worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 40 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy butene from Qatar?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Uzbekistan (32%) and Indonesia (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of butene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of butene from Qatar changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for butene?
The HS code for butene is subheading 2901.23. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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