Butane exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported butane worth $486.9 million (780.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $837.8 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 | $486.9M | 780.3K t |
| 2023 | $608.2M | 1.12M t |
| 2022 | $823.8M | 986.6K t |
| 2021 | $789.7M | 1.32M t |
| 2020 | $451.7M | 1.08M t |
| 2019 | $689.4M | 1.37M t |
| 2018 | $837.8M | 1.33M t |
| 2017 | $654.9M | 1.38M t |
Where the United Kingdom exports butane to
Most of it went to Netherlands (39%), France (20%), Morocco (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $188.9M | 39% |
| France | $96.4M | 20% |
| Morocco | $59.2M | 12% |
| Belgium | $53.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $28.6M | 5.9% |
| Finland | $17.1M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $14.0M | 2.9% |
| Senegal | $8.5M | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $6.0M | 1.2% |
| Poland | $5.0M | 1% |
Average export 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 imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of butane by the United Kingdom reached $269.9 million in 2024 (452.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Norway alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $220.9M | 82% |
| Belgium | $13.0M | 4.8% |
| United States | $12.6M | 4.7% |
| France | $8.1M | 3% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 1% |
| Ireland | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| Senegal | $2.1M | 0.8% |
| China | $427K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported butane worth $486.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 780.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 115 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy butane from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($188.9 million), followed by France (20%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average export price of butane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of butane from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $654.9 million in 2017 to $486.9 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $837.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $667.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import butane?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $269.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Belgium and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $217.0 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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