Natural gas imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $5.96 billion of natural gas in 2024 (12.25 million tonnes). It ranks 8th of 118 countries for imports of this product. That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.01 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 | $5.96B | 12.25M t |
| 2023 | $10.44B | 17.23M t |
| 2022 | $19.01B | 14.38M t |
| 2021 | $10.47B | 29.94M t |
| 2020 | $5.06B | 24.44M t |
| 2019 | $6.84B | 23.17M t |
| 2018 | $7.47B | 20.42M t |
| 2017 | $7.98B | 26.33M t |
Where the United States imports natural gas from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.96B | 100% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 0% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 0% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0% |
| Peru | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 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 States
The United States exported $5.79 billion of natural gas in 2024 (13.67 million tonnes). It ranks 9th of 79 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 72% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported natural gas worth $5.96 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.25 million tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 118 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural gas to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.96 billion), followed by Mexico (0%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of natural gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural gas to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.98 billion in 2017 to $5.96 billion in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $19.01 billion. Over 8 years the average was $9.15 billion a year.
Does the United States also export natural gas?
Yes. The United States exported $5.79 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Estonia. That compares with imports of $5.96 billion in the same 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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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