Propane and Butanes Export Summary

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Download the full dataset–updated February 2024

Download  Propane and Butanes Export Summary [XLSX 217 KB]

This data is compiled from the CER’s monthly Commodity Statistics reports. For the latest export volume and price data, including updates and revisions, please see the Commodity Statistics page. Export values are only available in the above data file.

Figure 1: Propane and Butanes Exports by Year or Month

Source and Description

Source: CER Commodity Tracking System Statistics: Natural Gas Liquids – Propane and Butanes – Export Volume Summary; Export Price

Figure Description: This figure shows yearly and monthly Propane and Butanes exports over a five-year period. The data is available in the Excel file at the top of this page. For the latest export data, including updates and revisions, please see the Commodity Statistics page.

Figure 2: Propane and Butanes Export Volumes to U.S. by Region

Source and Description

Source: CER Commodity Tracking System Statistics: Natural Gas Liquids – Propane and Butanes – Export Volume Summary; Export Price

Figure Description: This figure shows monthly exports from Canada to five U.S. Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts. The data is available in the Excel file at the top of this page. For the latest export data, including updates and revisions, please see the Commodity Statistics page.

Figure 3: Propane and Butanes Exports by Mode of Transportation

Source and Description

Source: CER Commodity Tracking System Statistics: Natural Gas Liquids – Propane and Butanes – Export Volume Summary; Export Price

Figure Description: This figure shows Propane and Butanes Exports by Mode of Transportation. The data is available in the Excel file at the top of this page. For the latest export data, including updates and revisions, please see the Commodity Statistics page.

Notes:

The CER does not collect natural gas liquids (NGL) export data beyond the first export destination. For example, if propane exports to PADD 3Definition* are later exported to Mexico, this is reported to the CER as exports to PADD 3.

Complete data for all figures can be downloaded from the file at the top of this page. For more information about natural gas liquids (including propane and butane) markets, refer to the CER’s Data and analysis publications.

m³ = cubic metres
bbl = barrels
L = litre
1 m³ = 6.29 barrels or 1000 L
¢/L = cents per litre

Contact cts-ssp@cer-rec.gc.ca for further information.

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