Propane exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $6.33 billion of propane in 2024 (9.88 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $6.33B | 9.88M t |
| 2023 | $5.76B | 9.39M t |
| 2022 | $6.23B | 8.12M t |
| 2021 | $4.23B | 6.28M t |
| 2020 | $2.52B | 5.73M t |
| 2019 | $2.86B | 5.93M t |
| 2018 | $4.21B | 7.35M t |
| 2017 | $3.53B | 7.27M t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports propane to
Most of it went to China (47%), India (45%), Indonesia (3%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.97B | 47% |
| India | $2.88B | 46% |
| Indonesia | $193.3M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $146.6M | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $42.5M | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $41.3M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $36.3M | 0.6% |
| Maldives | $9.9M | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $3.9M | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $2.4M | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 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 United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported propane worth $6.33 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.88 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 106 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy propane from the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($2.97 billion), followed by India (45%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average export price of propane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of propane from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.53 billion in 2017 to $6.33 billion in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.46 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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