End-UseCategory 1

Natural Gas Liquids

Name: Natural Gas Liquids (End-Use 11130) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

End-Use 11130Commodity5-digitExport

U.S. exports · July 2026: $3.3B; End-Use export classification

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U.S. exports of natural gas liquids (End-Use 11130) totaled $3.3B in July 2026, traded with 100 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Natural gas liquids (NGLs) — including ethane, propane, butane, and natural gasoline — are separated from raw natural gas at processing plants and exported primarily as petrochemical feedstocks and fuel blending components. US NGL exports have grown substantially with shale production, making the country a major global supplier of ethane to crackers in Europe and Asia. Export documentation typically requires accurate specification of the NGL mix or individual component, as each fraction may carry different commodity classifications and destination-country tariff treatment.

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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.

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$3.3BYoY · Pro

$3.8B$0

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Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Commodity 11130 · $0 of $56.9B

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Exports · July 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are ethane and propane classified separately or together under this end-use category?

For US export statistics, individual NGL fractions such as ethane, propane, and butane are aggregated under the Natural Gas Liquids end-use category. However, for Electronic Export Information filing purposes, each fraction is reported under its specific Schedule B commodity code, which matters for accurate trade data and any applicable export controls.

What documentation is typically required for NGL export shipments?

NGL exports generally require a Shipper's Export Declaration (filed as EEI in AES), a bill of lading, a certificate of quality or product specification sheet, and compliance with DOT hazardous materials transport regulations. Cryogenic or pressurized shipments also require vessel compatibility documentation and may be subject to port-specific handling requirements.