U.S. imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) (End-Use 10030) totaled $245.0M in August 2026, imported from 46 countries.
Importers of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) paid $102K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) imports of $245.0M in August 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $292.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPropane, butane, and related light hydrocarbons transported in liquefied form under pressure are tracked under end-use code 10030, serving residential heating, agricultural drying, petrochemical cracking, and automotive fuel markets. The US shale revolution has transformed the country from a net LPG importer to a dominant exporter, so import volumes under this code now primarily reflect regional arbitrage, pipeline constraints, or specialty grade sourcing rather than structural supply gaps. Importers should distinguish between commercial-grade propane (HD-5 specification) and chemical-grade propane or butane, as specification requirements differ significantly across end-use applications.
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8.4K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
Despite being a major LPG producer, the US imports LPG in specific circumstances: regional pipeline bottlenecks can make waterborne imports to certain coastal markets more economical than domestic overland supply, and chemical-grade butane or specialty blends may be sourced internationally to meet precise petrochemical feedstock specifications.
HD-5 is the dominant commercial propane standard in the US, limiting propylene content to 5% and setting vapor pressure and other quality parameters. Imported propane must meet this specification for residential and agricultural use. Chemical-grade propane destined for steam crackers operates under different purity requirements, so specification documentation is a key compliance step at entry.
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Commodity 36 of 51 in category 1
Commodity 10030 · $245.0M of $63.1B
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and United Kingdom together supply 95% of it.
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Imports
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$245.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.5B of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.