Natural gas imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported natural gas worth $12.65 billion (23.96 million tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.90 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.65B | 23.96M t |
| 2023 | $13.44B | 20.60M t |
| 2022 | $32.90B | 24.66M t |
| 2021 | $20.75B | 27.98M t |
| 2020 | $3.47B | 20.04M t |
| 2019 | $5.47B | 22.49M t |
| 2018 | $12.06B | 30.79M t |
| 2017 | $9.45B | 31.62M t |
Where the United Kingdom imports natural gas from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $12.59B | 100% |
| Belgium | $43.3M | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $15.3M | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $190K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural gas exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported natural gas worth $4.56 billion (8.02 million tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. Most of it went to Belgium (37%), Ireland (36%), Netherlands (27%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.69B | 37% |
| Ireland | $1.65B | 36% |
| Netherlands | $1.22B | 27% |
| Moldova | $3.9M | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $34K | 0% |
| Guyana | $12K | 0% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Bolivia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom natural gas imports (HS 2711.21): 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 2711.21: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas.
Common questions
What is the value of natural gas imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported natural gas worth $12.65 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.96 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 118 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural gas to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($12.59 billion), followed by Belgium (0%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural gas to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.45 billion in 2017 to $12.65 billion in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $32.90 billion. Over 8 years the average was $13.77 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export natural gas?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.56 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.09 billion a year.
What is the HS code for natural gas?
The HS code for natural gas is subheading 2711.21. 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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