Butane exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported butane worth $4.91 billion (7.68 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 115 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.91B | 7.68M t |
| 2023 | $4.21B | 6.88M t |
| 2022 | $4.73B | 6.24M t |
| 2021 | $3.31B | 4.99M t |
| 2020 | $1.98B | 4.52M t |
| 2019 | $2.14B | 2.83M t |
| 2018 | $2.87B | 3.76M t |
| 2017 | $2.45B | 4.74M t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports butane to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.92B | 60% |
| China | $1.43B | 29% |
| Indonesia | $191.8M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $85.5M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $61.3M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $56.3M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $55.0M | 1.1% |
| Mauritania | $45.6M | 0.9% |
| Philippines | $43.2M | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $9.3M | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 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 the United Arab Emirates
Imports of butane by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 59% |
| South Korea | $750K | 26% |
| Greece | $278K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $58K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 1.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $36K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported butane worth $4.91 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.68 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 115 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy butane from the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($2.92 billion), followed by China (29%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average export price of butane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.45 billion in 2017 to $4.91 billion in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.32 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import butane?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Greece. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.90 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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