Lighter fuel exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lighter fuel by the United Kingdom reached $4.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 87 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 58% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.7 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 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 716 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 2.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports lighter fuel to
United States alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 55% |
| Saudi Arabia | $451K | 9.2% |
| Australia | $338K | 6.9% |
| Canada | $268K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $196K | 4% |
| South Africa | $168K | 3.4% |
| France | $137K | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $130K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $102K | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | $72K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.12 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lighter fuel imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $4.5 million of lighter fuel in 2024 (953 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. Turkey alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.3M | 51% |
| Philippines | $724K | 16% |
| China | $633K | 14% |
| United States | $500K | 11% |
| Italy | $75K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $61K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $44K | 1% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $20K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lighter fuel exports (HS 3606.10): 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 3606.10: Fuels: liquid or liquefied-gas, in containers, of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, (of a capacity not exceeding 300cm3).
Common questions
What is the value of lighter fuel exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported lighter fuel worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 87 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy lighter fuel from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and Australia (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average export price of lighter fuel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.12 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of lighter fuel from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import lighter fuel?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the Philippines and China. That compares with exports of $4.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for lighter fuel?
The HS code for lighter fuel is subheading 3606.10. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3606 page.
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