Propane exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported propane worth $30.61 billion (53.99 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $30.61B | 53.99M t |
| 2023 | $26.32B | 48.44M t |
| 2022 | $30.48B | 41.86M t |
| 2021 | $25.00B | 39.88M t |
| 2020 | $12.47B | 31.58M t |
| 2019 | $13.27B | 30.66M t |
| 2018 | $15.09B | 27.10M t |
| 2017 | $12.91B | 27.96M t |
Where the United States exports propane to
The largest buyer markets were China (36%), Japan (14%), South Korea (10%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.17B | 37% |
| Japan | $4.30B | 14% |
| South Korea | $3.07B | 10% |
| Mexico | $2.33B | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.25B | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $972.1M | 3.2% |
| France | $595.2M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $585.5M | 1.9% |
| Chile | $562.6M | 1.8% |
| Ecuador | $530.0M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Propane imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported propane worth $1.86 billion (3.01 million tonnes). It ranks 6th of 188 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.67B | 90% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $123.5M | 6.7% |
| Angola | $23.4M | 1.3% |
| Chile | $12.5M | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $11.3M | 0.6% |
| Algeria | $6.2M | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 0.3% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $4.0M | 0.2% |
| China | $2.3M | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $883K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States propane exports (HS 2711.12): 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 2711.12: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane.
Common questions
What is the value of propane exported by the United States?
The United States exported propane worth $30.61 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.99 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 106 countries worldwide, with 53% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy propane from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($11.17 billion), followed by Japan (14%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 95 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of propane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of propane from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.91 billion in 2017 to $30.61 billion in 2024, an increase of 137%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.77 billion a year.
Does the United States also import propane?
Yes. The United States imported $1.86 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Equatorial Guinea and Angola. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.75 billion a year.
What is the HS code for propane?
The HS code for propane is subheading 2711.12. 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?
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