Propane exports from Qatar: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Qatar exported propane worth $3.90 billion (6.01 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 106 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 82% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.08 billion.
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 | $3.90B | 6.01M t |
| 2023 | $21.08B | 6.16M t |
| 2022 | $4.94B | 6.11M t |
| 2021 | $19.46B | 35.05M t |
| 2020 | $2.75B | 6.18M t |
| 2019 | $3.12B | 6.39M t |
| 2018 | $3.73B | 6.45M t |
| 2017 | $2.71B | 5.51M t |
Where Qatar exports propane to
Most of it went to India (43%), China (37%), Thailand (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.68B | 43% |
| China | $1.44B | 37% |
| Thailand | $430.4M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $202.2M | 5.2% |
| Philippines | $56.9M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $41.4M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $25.2M | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $15.0M | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 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.
Propane imports to Qatar
In 2024, Qatar imported propane worth $261 thousand (352 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $150K | 57% |
| Oman | $65K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 18% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar 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 Qatar?
Qatar exported propane worth $3.90 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.01 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 106 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries buy propane from Qatar?
India was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($1.68 billion), followed by China (37%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average export price of propane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 10% above 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 Qatar changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.71 billion in 2017 to $3.90 billion in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2023 at $21.08 billion. Over 8 years the average was $7.71 billion a year.
Does Qatar also import propane?
Yes. Qatar imported $261 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sri Lanka, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Qatar is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.90 billion 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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