GITNUXREPORT 2026

Propane Distribution Industry Statistics

The propane industry is a large, growing global market with strong production and diverse uses.

Rajesh Patel

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Key Statistics

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U.S. residential propane consumption averaged 4.2 million gallons per day in winter 2022.

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Global propane demand for petrochemicals reached 85 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. propane use in agriculture was 190 million gallons in 2022 for crop drying.

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Europe residential propane demand fell 15% to 8 million tons in 2022.

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China propane imports for demand hit 18.5 million tons in 2022.

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U.S. commercial propane consumption totaled 320 million gallons in 2023.

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India propane demand grew 12% to 9.2 million tons in FY2023.

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U.S. autogas propane use increased to 1.2 billion gallons annually by 2023.

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Japan propane imports for power generation: 4.5 million tons in 2022.

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U.S. industrial propane demand averaged 650,000 bpd in 2023.

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South Korea propane consumption for petrochemicals: 7.8 million tons in 2022.

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U.S. propane for heating: 40% of total demand, 8.5 billion gallons in 2022 winter.

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Turkey propane demand rose 10% to 3.2 million tons in 2023.

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Global propane demand growth forecasted at 2.5% annually to 2030.

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U.S. propane exports consumed 60% of production in 2023, 1.1 million bpd.

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Mexico propane imports from U.S.: 250,000 bpd in 2022.

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U.S. propane for crop drying: 12% of total demand, peaking in fall.

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Brazil residential propane use: 7 million tons annually in 2023.

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Europe industrial propane demand down 20% post-Ukraine war to 15 million tons.

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U.S. propane forklift demand: 300,000 units refueling 2 billion gallons yearly.

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Asia propane demand for PDH plants: 25 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. total propane deliveries: 950 million gallons monthly average in 2023.

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Vietnam propane imports surged 25% to 1.5 million tons in 2022.

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U.S. propane demand elasticity to price: -0.45 in residential sector 2022.

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Thailand LPG (propane mix) demand: 11 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. propane for standby power: 150 million gallons annually in 2023.

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Global propane demand in marine fuel: 2 million tons projected by 2025.

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U.S. pipeline network for propane spans 5,000 miles dedicated in 2023.

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Number of U.S. propane retail outlets: over 17,000 in 2023.

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U.S. propane railcar fleet size: 25,000 DOT-113 spec cars in 2022.

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Gulf Coast propane export terminals: 12 facilities with 1.5 million bpd capacity.

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U.S. propane underground storage capacity: 140 million barrels across 60 sites.

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Canada propane pipeline throughput: 400,000 bpd via TransCanada system in 2023.

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Europe propane barge transport on Rhine: 2.5 million tons annually.

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U.S. propane truck fleet: 45,000 bobtail delivery trucks in operation 2023.

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Mont Belvieu hub handles 70% of U.S. propane trading volume.

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Asia propane VLGC (Very Large Gas Carrier) fleet: 180 vessels in 2023.

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U.S. propane cylinder exchange points: 120,000 locations nationwide.

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Texas propane pipeline miles: 2,800 dedicated lines in intrastate network.

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Global propane shipping tonnage: 85 million tons seaborne in 2022.

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U.S. Midwest propane terminals: 25 facilities with 10 million barrel storage.

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Mexico-U.S. propane pipeline: Waha-Mexico line 55,000 bpd capacity.

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U.S. propane bobtail delivery averaged 50 million miles driven annually.

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Europe LPG storage capacity: 4.5 million tons across 200 sites.

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U.S. propane rail shipments: 1.2 million carloads in 2022.

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Corpus Christi propane export pier throughput: 800,000 bpd max.

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U.S. residential propane tanks: 43 million customer-owned units.

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Atlantic Basin propane VLGC voyages: 1,200 per year in 2023.

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U.S. propane wholesale terminals: 300+ facilities handling 90% volume.

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Bakken propane-by-rail exports: 100,000 bpd to East Coast.

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Global propane loading ports: 45 major terminals worldwide.

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U.S. propane ISO container usage: 5,000 units for small distribution.

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France propane truck fleet: 8,000 vehicles for domestic delivery.

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In 2022, the U.S. propane distribution industry generated total revenues of $28.4 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2021.

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The global propane market was valued at $78.5 billion in 2023, projected to reach $112.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2%.

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U.S. propane wholesale sales volume reached 1.02 billion gallons in 2022 for the residential sector alone.

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North American propane market size stood at 4.5 million barrels per day in 2021, with a forecasted growth to 5.2 million bpd by 2027.

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The propane industry in the U.S. employed approximately 48,000 direct jobs in 2023.

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European propane market revenue hit €15.2 billion in 2022, driven by industrial demand.

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U.S. propane retail margins averaged $0.42 per gallon in 2022 across 15,000 distribution points.

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Asia-Pacific propane market expanded by 6.8% annually from 2018-2023, reaching $32 billion.

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In 2023, U.S. propane industry capital expenditures totaled $2.1 billion for storage and transport upgrades.

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Canadian propane market size was CAD 8.7 billion in 2022, with 7% YoY growth.

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Global propane trade volume was 92 million metric tons in 2022.

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U.S. Midwest propane market share held 28% of national distribution in 2023.

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Propane distribution sector in Texas contributed $4.8 billion to GDP in 2022.

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International propane market CAGR projected at 4.1% from 2023-2028.

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U.S. propane exports market value reached $14.5 billion in 2022.

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Australian propane industry revenue was AUD 2.3 billion in FY2022.

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U.S. propane autogas segment grew 15% to $450 million in 2023.

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Middle East propane market dominated 35% of global supply value in 2022 at $25 billion.

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U.S. agricultural propane use market was $3.2 billion in 2023.

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Latin America propane distribution market size hit $5.6 billion in 2022.

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U.S. propane industry saw 8.3% revenue growth in Q4 2023.

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Global LPG market, including propane, valued at $150 billion in 2023.

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U.S. East Coast propane import market was $2.1 billion in 2022.

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Propane distribution in Florida generated $1.2 billion annually as of 2023.

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UK propane market revenue reached £1.8 billion in 2022.

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U.S. propane forklift market segment worth $320 million in 2023.

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China propane import market valued at $18 billion in 2022.

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U.S. propane residential heating market $12.5 billion in 2022.

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Brazil propane distribution industry $4.2 billion in 2023.

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U.S. propane industry M&A activity totaled $1.8 billion in 2023 deals.

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U.S. propane production from natural gas processing averaged 1.78 million barrels per day in 2022.

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Mont Belvieu, Texas propane storage inventories peaked at 25 million barrels in October 2022.

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Global propane production reached 260 million metric tons in 2022, with U.S. contributing 25%.

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U.S. refinery propane production was 570,000 bpd in December 2023.

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Permian Basin supplied 45% of U.S. propane production in 2023, approximately 800,000 bpd.

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Canada exported 1.2 million metric tons of propane to the U.S. in 2022 via rail.

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Middle East propane production capacity stood at 120 million tons per year in 2023.

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U.S. natural gas plant liquids (NGL) propane fractionator output hit 1.5 million bpd in 2022.

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Saudi Arabia's propane production averaged 2.1 million tons per month in 2022.

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U.S. Gulf Coast propane production facilities numbered 14 major fractionators with 2.8 million bpd capacity in 2023.

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Norway exported 4.5 million tons of propane in 2022 from Equinor fields.

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U.S. propane supply from imports was 345,000 bpd in 2022.

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Qatar's RasGas propane production reached 9 million tons annually in 2023.

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Bakken shale propane production contributed 250,000 bpd to U.S. total in 2022.

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Europe propane production declined 8% to 12 million tons in 2022 due to sanctions.

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U.S. propane blending into gasoline was 50,000 bpd in 2023.

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Australia’s domestic propane production was 1.8 million tons in FY2022.

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U.S. propane stocks averaged 32 million barrels in winter 2022-2023.

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UAE propane output from ADNOC was 6.2 million tons in 2022.

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Marcellus shale propane supply grew 20% to 150,000 bpd in 2023.

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Global propane supply surplus was 5 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. propane from crude oil refineries: 18% of total production in 2022.

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Indonesia propane production capacity 2.1 million tons/year from Pertamina.

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Haynesville shale contributed 120,000 bpd propane in 2023.

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Propylene production via propane dehydrogenation (PDH) used 15 million tons propane globally in 2022.

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U.S. incidents per million propane miles transported: 0.12 in 2022.

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NPGA safety record: 99.9999% incident-free deliveries in 2023.

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U.S. propane leak detection tech adoption: 85% of distributors by 2023.

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Global propane CO2 emissions per BTU: 18% lower than diesel.

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U.S. PHMSA propane pipeline violations: 1,200 citations in 2022.

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Propane autoignition temperature: 920°F, higher than gasoline's 850°F.

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U.S. propane cylinder recertification rate: 98.5% compliance in 2023.

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Europe REACH regulations cover 100% of propane imports since 2021.

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U.S. propane forklift emissions: 90% lower NOx than diesel equivalents.

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Annual U.S. propane safety training hours: 2.5 million across industry.

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Propane global spill incidents: <0.01% of transported volume annually.

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U.S. DOT propane transport accidents: 45 reportable in 2022, zero fatalities.

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Bio-propane production under EU RED II: 0.5 million tons targeted by 2030.

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U.S. OSHA PSM compliance audits for propane plants: 95% pass rate.

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Propane particulate matter emissions: 99% less than fuel oil.

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Canada propane odorization standard: 1.0% ethyl mercaptan minimum.

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U.S. NFPA 58 code updates in 2024 cover 1,200 propane facilities.

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Global propane VOC emissions controlled to <1% via vapor recovery.

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U.S. propane emergency response calls: 12,000 annually, 99% resolved safely.

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EU ETS carbon pricing impacts propane: €45/ton CO2 in 2023.

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U.S. propane tank overfill protection devices: mandatory 100% since 2008.

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Propane renewable content: up to 20% in U.S. RIN program credits.

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Australia propane safety valve failure rate: 0.02% per million hours.

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U.S. propane pipeline integrity management: 92% inspected in 2022 cycle.

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Global propane flash fire probability: 0.001% under ventilated conditions.

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Propane GHG lifecycle emissions: 139 gCO2/MJ vs. diesel 162 gCO2/MJ.

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From the vast plains fueling America's agricultural heartland to the bustling ports supplying a $150 billion global market, the propane distribution industry is experiencing dynamic growth and transformation, as evidenced by staggering statistics like its $28.4 billion U.S. revenue and 5.2% CAGR.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, the U.S. propane distribution industry generated total revenues of $28.4 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2021.
  • The global propane market was valued at $78.5 billion in 2023, projected to reach $112.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2%.
  • U.S. propane wholesale sales volume reached 1.02 billion gallons in 2022 for the residential sector alone.
  • U.S. propane production from natural gas processing averaged 1.78 million barrels per day in 2022.
  • Mont Belvieu, Texas propane storage inventories peaked at 25 million barrels in October 2022.
  • Global propane production reached 260 million metric tons in 2022, with U.S. contributing 25%.
  • U.S. residential propane consumption averaged 4.2 million gallons per day in winter 2022.
  • Global propane demand for petrochemicals reached 85 million tons in 2023.
  • U.S. propane use in agriculture was 190 million gallons in 2022 for crop drying.
  • U.S. pipeline network for propane spans 5,000 miles dedicated in 2023.
  • Number of U.S. propane retail outlets: over 17,000 in 2023.
  • U.S. propane railcar fleet size: 25,000 DOT-113 spec cars in 2022.
  • U.S. incidents per million propane miles transported: 0.12 in 2022.
  • NPGA safety record: 99.9999% incident-free deliveries in 2023.
  • U.S. propane leak detection tech adoption: 85% of distributors by 2023.

The propane industry is a large, growing global market with strong production and diverse uses.

Consumption and Demand

  • U.S. residential propane consumption averaged 4.2 million gallons per day in winter 2022.
  • Global propane demand for petrochemicals reached 85 million tons in 2023.
  • U.S. propane use in agriculture was 190 million gallons in 2022 for crop drying.
  • Europe residential propane demand fell 15% to 8 million tons in 2022.
  • China propane imports for demand hit 18.5 million tons in 2022.
  • U.S. commercial propane consumption totaled 320 million gallons in 2023.
  • India propane demand grew 12% to 9.2 million tons in FY2023.
  • U.S. autogas propane use increased to 1.2 billion gallons annually by 2023.
  • Japan propane imports for power generation: 4.5 million tons in 2022.
  • U.S. industrial propane demand averaged 650,000 bpd in 2023.
  • South Korea propane consumption for petrochemicals: 7.8 million tons in 2022.
  • U.S. propane for heating: 40% of total demand, 8.5 billion gallons in 2022 winter.
  • Turkey propane demand rose 10% to 3.2 million tons in 2023.
  • Global propane demand growth forecasted at 2.5% annually to 2030.
  • U.S. propane exports consumed 60% of production in 2023, 1.1 million bpd.
  • Mexico propane imports from U.S.: 250,000 bpd in 2022.
  • U.S. propane for crop drying: 12% of total demand, peaking in fall.
  • Brazil residential propane use: 7 million tons annually in 2023.
  • Europe industrial propane demand down 20% post-Ukraine war to 15 million tons.
  • U.S. propane forklift demand: 300,000 units refueling 2 billion gallons yearly.
  • Asia propane demand for PDH plants: 25 million tons in 2023.
  • U.S. total propane deliveries: 950 million gallons monthly average in 2023.
  • Vietnam propane imports surged 25% to 1.5 million tons in 2022.
  • U.S. propane demand elasticity to price: -0.45 in residential sector 2022.
  • Thailand LPG (propane mix) demand: 11 million tons in 2023.
  • U.S. propane for standby power: 150 million gallons annually in 2023.
  • Global propane demand in marine fuel: 2 million tons projected by 2025.

Consumption and Demand Interpretation

These statistics reveal a global tug-of-war for propane, where America's vast production heats homes, dries crops, and fuels forklifts at an industrial scale, while a burgeoning Asia, with an insatiable appetite for petrochemicals, anxiously watches its supply chain, acutely aware that even a slight price shift could leave many out in the cold.

Distribution and Infrastructure

  • U.S. pipeline network for propane spans 5,000 miles dedicated in 2023.
  • Number of U.S. propane retail outlets: over 17,000 in 2023.
  • U.S. propane railcar fleet size: 25,000 DOT-113 spec cars in 2022.
  • Gulf Coast propane export terminals: 12 facilities with 1.5 million bpd capacity.
  • U.S. propane underground storage capacity: 140 million barrels across 60 sites.
  • Canada propane pipeline throughput: 400,000 bpd via TransCanada system in 2023.
  • Europe propane barge transport on Rhine: 2.5 million tons annually.
  • U.S. propane truck fleet: 45,000 bobtail delivery trucks in operation 2023.
  • Mont Belvieu hub handles 70% of U.S. propane trading volume.
  • Asia propane VLGC (Very Large Gas Carrier) fleet: 180 vessels in 2023.
  • U.S. propane cylinder exchange points: 120,000 locations nationwide.
  • Texas propane pipeline miles: 2,800 dedicated lines in intrastate network.
  • Global propane shipping tonnage: 85 million tons seaborne in 2022.
  • U.S. Midwest propane terminals: 25 facilities with 10 million barrel storage.
  • Mexico-U.S. propane pipeline: Waha-Mexico line 55,000 bpd capacity.
  • U.S. propane bobtail delivery averaged 50 million miles driven annually.
  • Europe LPG storage capacity: 4.5 million tons across 200 sites.
  • U.S. propane rail shipments: 1.2 million carloads in 2022.
  • Corpus Christi propane export pier throughput: 800,000 bpd max.
  • U.S. residential propane tanks: 43 million customer-owned units.
  • Atlantic Basin propane VLGC voyages: 1,200 per year in 2023.
  • U.S. propane wholesale terminals: 300+ facilities handling 90% volume.
  • Bakken propane-by-rail exports: 100,000 bpd to East Coast.
  • Global propane loading ports: 45 major terminals worldwide.
  • U.S. propane ISO container usage: 5,000 units for small distribution.
  • France propane truck fleet: 8,000 vehicles for domestic delivery.

Distribution and Infrastructure Interpretation

While a vast network of pipelines, export terminals, and thousands of delivery trucks form the nation's propane backbone, it's the humble, silent tank in your backyard that quietly makes it all personal.

Market Size and Growth

  • In 2022, the U.S. propane distribution industry generated total revenues of $28.4 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2021.
  • The global propane market was valued at $78.5 billion in 2023, projected to reach $112.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2%.
  • U.S. propane wholesale sales volume reached 1.02 billion gallons in 2022 for the residential sector alone.
  • North American propane market size stood at 4.5 million barrels per day in 2021, with a forecasted growth to 5.2 million bpd by 2027.
  • The propane industry in the U.S. employed approximately 48,000 direct jobs in 2023.
  • European propane market revenue hit €15.2 billion in 2022, driven by industrial demand.
  • U.S. propane retail margins averaged $0.42 per gallon in 2022 across 15,000 distribution points.
  • Asia-Pacific propane market expanded by 6.8% annually from 2018-2023, reaching $32 billion.
  • In 2023, U.S. propane industry capital expenditures totaled $2.1 billion for storage and transport upgrades.
  • Canadian propane market size was CAD 8.7 billion in 2022, with 7% YoY growth.
  • Global propane trade volume was 92 million metric tons in 2022.
  • U.S. Midwest propane market share held 28% of national distribution in 2023.
  • Propane distribution sector in Texas contributed $4.8 billion to GDP in 2022.
  • International propane market CAGR projected at 4.1% from 2023-2028.
  • U.S. propane exports market value reached $14.5 billion in 2022.
  • Australian propane industry revenue was AUD 2.3 billion in FY2022.
  • U.S. propane autogas segment grew 15% to $450 million in 2023.
  • Middle East propane market dominated 35% of global supply value in 2022 at $25 billion.
  • U.S. agricultural propane use market was $3.2 billion in 2023.
  • Latin America propane distribution market size hit $5.6 billion in 2022.
  • U.S. propane industry saw 8.3% revenue growth in Q4 2023.
  • Global LPG market, including propane, valued at $150 billion in 2023.
  • U.S. East Coast propane import market was $2.1 billion in 2022.
  • Propane distribution in Florida generated $1.2 billion annually as of 2023.
  • UK propane market revenue reached £1.8 billion in 2022.
  • U.S. propane forklift market segment worth $320 million in 2023.
  • China propane import market valued at $18 billion in 2022.
  • U.S. propane residential heating market $12.5 billion in 2022.
  • Brazil propane distribution industry $4.2 billion in 2023.
  • U.S. propane industry M&A activity totaled $1.8 billion in 2023 deals.

Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Despite propane's humble, backyard-barbecue reputation, the numbers reveal a surprisingly hefty global heavyweight, quietly fueling everything from homes and farms to international trade with billions in revenue and a growth trajectory hotter than a grill on the Fourth of July.

Production and Supply

  • U.S. propane production from natural gas processing averaged 1.78 million barrels per day in 2022.
  • Mont Belvieu, Texas propane storage inventories peaked at 25 million barrels in October 2022.
  • Global propane production reached 260 million metric tons in 2022, with U.S. contributing 25%.
  • U.S. refinery propane production was 570,000 bpd in December 2023.
  • Permian Basin supplied 45% of U.S. propane production in 2023, approximately 800,000 bpd.
  • Canada exported 1.2 million metric tons of propane to the U.S. in 2022 via rail.
  • Middle East propane production capacity stood at 120 million tons per year in 2023.
  • U.S. natural gas plant liquids (NGL) propane fractionator output hit 1.5 million bpd in 2022.
  • Saudi Arabia's propane production averaged 2.1 million tons per month in 2022.
  • U.S. Gulf Coast propane production facilities numbered 14 major fractionators with 2.8 million bpd capacity in 2023.
  • Norway exported 4.5 million tons of propane in 2022 from Equinor fields.
  • U.S. propane supply from imports was 345,000 bpd in 2022.
  • Qatar's RasGas propane production reached 9 million tons annually in 2023.
  • Bakken shale propane production contributed 250,000 bpd to U.S. total in 2022.
  • Europe propane production declined 8% to 12 million tons in 2022 due to sanctions.
  • U.S. propane blending into gasoline was 50,000 bpd in 2023.
  • Australia’s domestic propane production was 1.8 million tons in FY2022.
  • U.S. propane stocks averaged 32 million barrels in winter 2022-2023.
  • UAE propane output from ADNOC was 6.2 million tons in 2022.
  • Marcellus shale propane supply grew 20% to 150,000 bpd in 2023.
  • Global propane supply surplus was 5 million tons in 2023.
  • U.S. propane from crude oil refineries: 18% of total production in 2022.
  • Indonesia propane production capacity 2.1 million tons/year from Pertamina.
  • Haynesville shale contributed 120,000 bpd propane in 2023.
  • Propylene production via propane dehydrogenation (PDH) used 15 million tons propane globally in 2022.

Production and Supply Interpretation

While the U.S. Gulf Coast stockpiles enough propane to fuel a global barbecue, the industry is a complex, high-stakes chessboard where Permian barrels meet Middle East capacity, PDH plants devour feedstock, and geopolitics can chill European production.

Safety, Environment, and Regulations

  • U.S. incidents per million propane miles transported: 0.12 in 2022.
  • NPGA safety record: 99.9999% incident-free deliveries in 2023.
  • U.S. propane leak detection tech adoption: 85% of distributors by 2023.
  • Global propane CO2 emissions per BTU: 18% lower than diesel.
  • U.S. PHMSA propane pipeline violations: 1,200 citations in 2022.
  • Propane autoignition temperature: 920°F, higher than gasoline's 850°F.
  • U.S. propane cylinder recertification rate: 98.5% compliance in 2023.
  • Europe REACH regulations cover 100% of propane imports since 2021.
  • U.S. propane forklift emissions: 90% lower NOx than diesel equivalents.
  • Annual U.S. propane safety training hours: 2.5 million across industry.
  • Propane global spill incidents: <0.01% of transported volume annually.
  • U.S. DOT propane transport accidents: 45 reportable in 2022, zero fatalities.
  • Bio-propane production under EU RED II: 0.5 million tons targeted by 2030.
  • U.S. OSHA PSM compliance audits for propane plants: 95% pass rate.
  • Propane particulate matter emissions: 99% less than fuel oil.
  • Canada propane odorization standard: 1.0% ethyl mercaptan minimum.
  • U.S. NFPA 58 code updates in 2024 cover 1,200 propane facilities.
  • Global propane VOC emissions controlled to <1% via vapor recovery.
  • U.S. propane emergency response calls: 12,000 annually, 99% resolved safely.
  • EU ETS carbon pricing impacts propane: €45/ton CO2 in 2023.
  • U.S. propane tank overfill protection devices: mandatory 100% since 2008.
  • Propane renewable content: up to 20% in U.S. RIN program credits.
  • Australia propane safety valve failure rate: 0.02% per million hours.
  • U.S. propane pipeline integrity management: 92% inspected in 2022 cycle.
  • Global propane flash fire probability: 0.001% under ventilated conditions.
  • Propane GHG lifecycle emissions: 139 gCO2/MJ vs. diesel 162 gCO2/MJ.

Safety, Environment, and Regulations Interpretation

While boasting an impressive 99.9999% incident-free delivery record, the propane industry relies on a culture of stringent safety, from mandatory overfill devices to millions of training hours, which explains how they can transport a fuel with a higher ignition temperature yet achieve a leak detection rate of 85% and keep pipeline citations and transport accidents remarkably low.

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