Propane exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $1.78 billion of propane in 2024 (2.75 million tonnes). It ranks 6th of 106 countries for exports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.59 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 | $1.78B | 2.75M t |
| 2023 | $2.24B | 3.62M t |
| 2022 | $2.59B | 3.25M t |
| 2021 | $1.57B | 2.27M t |
| 2020 | $1.13B | 2.63M t |
| 2019 | $1.73B | 3.60M t |
| 2018 | $2.23B | 3.86M t |
| 2017 | $1.54B | 3.18M t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports propane to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.05B | 59% |
| China | $321.2M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $196.1M | 11% |
| Philippines | $82.2M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $52.5M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $32.6M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $31.7M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $15.1M | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $6.2M | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported propane worth $1.78 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.75 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 106 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy propane from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($1.05 billion), followed by China (18%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 709% 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. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of propane from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.54 billion in 2017 to $1.78 billion in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $2.59 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.85 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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