Butane imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butane by Senegal reached $141.0 million in 2024 (229.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $179.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141.0M | 229.0K t |
| 2023 | $151.2M | 206.0K t |
| 2022 | $179.1M | 219.0K t |
| 2021 | $137.8M | 214.6K t |
| 2020 | $112.8M | 204.4K t |
| 2019 | $87.1M | 175.2K t |
| 2018 | $66.7M | 126.6K t |
| 2017 | $106.7M | 259.0K t |
Where Senegal imports butane from
Most of the value came from United States (33%), Ghana (18%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Ghana grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $46.4M | 33% |
| Ghana | $24.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $12.6M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $7.1M | 5.1% |
| France | $7.1M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $6.1M | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $3.4M | 2.4% |
| Croatia | $2.7M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 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 exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported butane worth $11.2 million (16.6 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $8.5M | 76% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 19% |
| Guinea | $310K | 2.8% |
| Gambia | $232K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal butane imports (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 imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported butane worth $141.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 229.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply butane to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($46.4 million), followed by Ghana (18%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of butane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butane to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.7 million in 2017 to $141.0 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $179.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $122.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export butane?
Yes. Senegal exported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the United Kingdom and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $129.8 million 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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