Butane exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $7.54 billion of butane in 2024 (13.02 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 115 countries for exports of this product. That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $7.54B | 13.02M t |
| 2023 | $5.67B | 9.11M t |
| 2022 | $8.62B | 10.30M t |
| 2021 | $7.41B | 6.84M t |
| 2020 | $3.79B | 4.89M t |
| 2019 | $3.61B | 6.93M t |
| 2018 | $3.32B | 6.00M t |
| 2017 | $2.10B | 3.98M t |
Where the United States exports butane to
Most of it went to Egypt (14%), Morocco (14%), South Korea (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+744% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 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 States
Imports of butane by the United States reached $674.5 million in 2024 (968.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 191 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $650.6M | 97% |
| South Korea | $21.7M | 3.2% |
| China | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $265K | 0% |
| France | $232K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $145K | 0% |
| Philippines | $71K | 0% |
| Turkey | $39K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States exported butane worth $7.54 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.02 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 115 countries worldwide, with 27% of world exports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy butane from the United States?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($1.05 billion), followed by Morocco (14%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average export price of butane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of butane from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.10 billion in 2017 to $7.54 billion in 2024, an increase of 260%. The peak was 2022 at $8.62 billion. Over 8 years the average was $5.26 billion a year.
Does the United States also import butane?
Yes. The United States imported $674.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, South Korea and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.87 billion 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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