Petroleum gas exports from the Republic of the Congo: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of petroleum gas by the Republic of the Congo reached $143.8 million in 2024 (254.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 743% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% a year on average.
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 | $143.8M | 254.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 30.0K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 51.2K t |
| 2021 | $40.1M | 84.8K t |
| 2020 | $72.7M | 189.7K t |
| 2019 | $49.9M | 102.8K t |
| 2018 | $57.7M | 124.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 19.7K t |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 99% |
| 2711.13 | Butane | 0.5% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 0.1% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum gas imports to the Republic of the Congo
Imports of petroleum gas by the Republic of the Congo reached $1.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $796K | 77% |
| France | $136K | 13% |
| Italy | $91K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo petroleum gas exports (HS 2711): 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: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas exported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported petroleum gas worth $143.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 743% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum gas from the Republic of the Congo?
Spain was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($106.4 million), followed by Pakistan (19%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of petroleum gas from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $143.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.8 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also import petroleum gas?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, France and Italy. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net exporter of this product, by about $142.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2711.11 (99% of the value) and 2711.13 (1%).
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