Liquefied petroleum gas (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported liquefied petroleum gas (other) worth $711.8 million (1.03 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.21 billion.
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 | $711.8M | 1.03M t |
| 2023 | $1.21B | 2.12M t |
| 2022 | $445.5M | 589.2K t |
| 2021 | $502.9M | 929.5K t |
| 2020 | $796.4M | 2.36M t |
| 2019 | $694.7M | 747.9K t |
| 2018 | $605.0M | 1.29M t |
| 2017 | $446.8M | 1.03M t |
Where the United States exports liquefied petroleum gas (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (40%), Nigeria (17%), El Salvador (11%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $281.7M | 40% |
| Nigeria | $123.8M | 17% |
| El Salvador | $79.4M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $69.3M | 9.7% |
| Canada | $46.8M | 6.6% |
| China | $39.3M | 5.5% |
| Ukraine | $26.2M | 3.7% |
| Tanzania | $20.2M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $10.0M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $5.0M | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquefied petroleum gas (other) imports to the United States
Imports of liquefied petroleum gas (other) by the United States reached $82.9 million in 2024 (75.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Canada alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $55.5M | 67% |
| Nigeria | $21.2M | 26% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 6.5% |
| France | $565K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $114K | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $37K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0% |
| Ireland | $14K | 0% |
| Italy | $12K | 0% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States liquefied petroleum gas (other) exports (HS 2711.19): 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 2711.19: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711.
Common questions
What is the value of liquefied petroleum gas (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported liquefied petroleum gas (other) worth $711.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.03 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 116 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquefied petroleum gas (other) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($281.7 million), followed by Nigeria (17%) and El Salvador (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquefied petroleum gas (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of liquefied petroleum gas (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $446.8 million in 2017 to $711.8 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $1.21 billion. Over 8 years the average was $677.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import liquefied petroleum gas (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $82.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Nigeria and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $629.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquefied petroleum gas (other)?
The HS code for liquefied petroleum gas (other) is subheading 2711.19. 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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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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