Liquefied petroleum gas (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $37.6 million of liquefied petroleum gas (other) in 2024 (48.4 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $493.8 million.
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 | $37.6M | 48.4K t |
| 2023 | $55.3M | 86.5K t |
| 2022 | $79.2M | 95.3K t |
| 2021 | $108.5M | 146.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 56.6K t |
| 2019 | $197.6M | 328.2K t |
| 2018 | $312.5M | 454.7K t |
| 2017 | $493.8M | 900.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports liquefied petroleum gas (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Philippines accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $34.2M | 91% |
| Zambia | $989K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $706K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $589K | 1.6% |
| France | $489K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $293K | 0.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $139K | 0.4% |
| Central African Republic | $81K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $64K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $19K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquefied petroleum gas (other) imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of liquefied petroleum gas (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $553 thousand in 2024 (962 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Malaysia (42%), Sri Lanka (37%), United States (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $234K | 42% |
| Sri Lanka | $204K | 37% |
| United States | $69K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $8K | 1.4% |
| France | $6K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $6K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates liquefied petroleum gas (other) exports (HS 2711.19): 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 2711.19: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711.
Common questions
What is the value of liquefied petroleum gas (other) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported liquefied petroleum gas (other) worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 116 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquefied petroleum gas (other) from the United Arab Emirates?
The Philippines was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by Zambia (3%) and Uganda (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 704% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquefied petroleum gas (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of liquefied petroleum gas (other) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $493.8 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, a fall of 92%. The peak was 2017 at $493.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $164.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import liquefied petroleum gas (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $553 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Sri Lanka and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquefied petroleum gas (other)?
The HS code for liquefied petroleum gas (other) is subheading 2711.19. 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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