A new report by the Attaqa platform revealed that Africa accounted for 36% of the total U.S. butane exports in 2024, with Morocco and Egypt among the top importers.
The United States is currently the largest exporter of butane in the world, with the majority of its exports heading to Asia and Africa.
This is because butane has a higher boiling point than propane, which reduces storage and transportation costs in warmer climates, explaining the rising demand for it in both Asia and Africa.
Citing Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the report highlighted that 41% of the butane exports went to Asia in 2024, with Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea being the largest importers.
The Attaqa platform also emphasized that Morocco, Egypt, and the three Asian countries made up more than half of U.S. butane exports in 2024.
The same source explained that U.S. butane exports hit a new record in 2024, driven by rising global demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products used in cooking and petrochemical manufacturing.
The average U.S. exports of normal butane increased by 12% year-over-year, reaching 500 thousand barrels per day in 2024.
Global demand for butane in the petrochemical industry has increased, as it plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of rubber and plastics, according to the same source.
It said that in some developing markets, butane is used differently, with governments promoting it as a cleaner and less polluting alternative to wood and coal for cooking and heating in homes and businesses.
The Attaqa platform recalled that Morocco has subsidized butane use since the 1940s, though the government began phasing out subsidies in April 2024. Similarly, Indonesia and India provide subsidies for butane and other liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products.
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