Butane exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of butane by Saudi Arabia reached $2.70 billion in 2024 (4.15 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 115 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.70B | 4.15M t |
| 2023 | $2.58B | 4.11M t |
| 2022 | $3.38B | 4.26M t |
| 2021 | $2.18B | 3.24M t |
| 2020 | $1.44B | 3.22M t |
| 2019 | $1.68B | 3.51M t |
| 2018 | $2.29B | 3.91M t |
| 2017 | $1.80B | 3.33M t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports butane to
Most of it went to India (50%), China (22%), Indonesia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.35B | 50% |
| China | $591.8M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $185.7M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $148.8M | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $110.2M | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $105.5M | 3.9% |
| Philippines | $86.5M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $47.8M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $45.9M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $22.0M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 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 Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported butane worth $2.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.5M | 58% |
| Albania | $463K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $347K | 14% |
| China | $243K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $32K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported butane worth $2.70 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.15 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 115 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy butane from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($1.35 billion), followed by China (22%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average export price of butane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of butane from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.80 billion in 2017 to $2.70 billion in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $3.38 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.26 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import butane?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Albania and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.70 billion 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.
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