HS Icon Natural gas in gaseous state

271121 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Natural gas in gaseous state. In 2021, Natural gas in gaseous state were the world's 13th most traded product, with a total trade of $173B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Natural gas in gaseous state grew by 140%, from $72B to $173B. Trade in Natural gas in gaseous state represent 0.0082% of total world trade.

Natural gas in gaseous state are a part of Petroleum Gas.

Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Natural gas in gaseous state  were Norway ($54.8B), Russia ($26.2B), United States ($13.2B), Belgium ($12.6B), and Canada ($10.4B).

Imports In 2021 the top importers of Natural gas in gaseous state were Germany ($26.1B), Italy ($23.6B), United Kingdom ($18.1B), Belgium ($15.4B), and France ($14.4B).

Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Natural gas in gaseous state was 2.95%, making it the 5849th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.

Ranking Natural gas in gaseous state ranks 4386th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Natural gas is mainly used for heating and cooking. It is also used for generating electricity and by the chemical industry.

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Natural gas in gaseous state. Countries are shown based on data availability.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Exporters and Importers

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Trade By Country

Top Origin (2021): Norway, $54.8B

Top Destination (2021): Germany, $26.1B

Natural gas in gaseous state are the world's 13th most traded product.

In 2021, the top exporters of Natural gas in gaseous state were Norway ($54.8B), Russia ($26.2B), United States ($13.2B), Belgium ($12.6B), and Canada ($10.4B).

In 2021, the top importers of Natural gas in gaseous state were Germany ($26.1B), Italy ($23.6B), United Kingdom ($18.1B), Belgium ($15.4B), and France ($14.4B).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2020 -  2021): Norway, $41.7B

Top Destination Growth (2020 -  2021): Germany, $20.5B

Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Natural gas in gaseous state grew the fastest in Norway ($41.7B), Russia ($14.2B), Belgium ($9.68B), United States ($7.67B), and Netherlands ($6.2B).

Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Natural gas in gaseous state were Germany ($20.5B), Italy ($14.7B), United Kingdom ($14.7B), Belgium ($12.2B), and France ($9.98B).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Natural gas in gaseous state.

In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.59. This means that most of the exports of Natural gas in gaseous state are explained by 12 countries.

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TOP NET EXPORTER (2021): Norway, $54.8B

TOP NET IMPORTER (2021): Italy, $23.3B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Natural gas in gaseous state. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Natural gas in gaseous state during 2021.

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Natural gas in gaseous state were Norway ($54.8B), Russia ($26.1B), Canada ($8.27B), Algeria ($7.27B), and Azerbaijan ($5.69B).

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Natural gas in gaseous state were Italy ($23.3B), Germany ($21.8B), United Kingdom ($14.5B), France ($11.6B), and Mexico ($11B).

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Natural gas in gaseous state.
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Product Complexity

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Specialization

The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.