This is a list of countries by natural gas exports based on statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The gas amounts in this list are the gross amount of natural gas exported. (So, for example, Greece is listed as exporting 11 billion cubic metres (BCM) of gas in 2022; however, most of this amount consisted of imported gas transshipped through Greece from other countries. During 2022, Greece produced about 3 BCM, consumed about 5 BCM, and imported approximately 16 BCM.)

Natural Gas in this list means dry natural gas. This is used in homes and business for heating, cooling, cooking and electricity generation. It can also be compressed and used as a fuel.

Dry natural gas in mainly composed of methane. In contrast, wet natural gas also contains significant portions of other liquids such as ethane, propane and butane (also known as Natural Gas Liquids). Wet natural gas is used for petrochemicals as well as gasoline (petrol).

In 2022, the United States has led the world in both natural gas production and natural gas exports.

Until 2022, Russia was the world's largest exporter of natural gas, exporting over 250 BCM of natural gas in some years. However, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russian natural gas exports plummeted. The steep decline in exports was mostly caused by western countries sanctioning Russian energy. In 2022 Russia exported 176 BCM of natural gas compared to 251 BCM in 2021, a reduction of 75 bcm.

Countries in order of export volumes

Country ContinentNatural gas exports2022 (million m3) North America 195,000 Europe/Asia 176,000 Asia 126,000 Europe 121,000 Oceania 106,000 North America 85,000 Africa 50,000 Asia 45,000 Europe 43,000 Asia 39,000 Europe 23,000 Asia/Europe 22,000 Asia 22,000 Africa 20,000 Asia 19,000 Europe 15,000 Asia 15,000 Asia 13,000 Europe11,000 Oceania11,000 North America 11,000 South America 10,000 Europe9,900 Asia9,600 Africa 9,300 Asia/Europe 7,800 Asia 7,000 Asia 6,100 Europe6,100 Asia 5,600 Asia 5,600 Africa5,000 South America5,000 Europe 4,600 Africa4,100 Africa4,000 South America 3,400 Asia2,900 Africa 2,600 Europe 2,000 Europe1,900 Africa1,800 Europe 1,000 Europe800 Europe700 Europe 600 Asia/Europe 600 Asia400 Asia300 Europe100 North America<100 North America <100 Asia<100 Europe<100 Europe <100 World 1,288,000

See also List of countries by natural gas imports List of countries by natural gas production List of countries by oil exports List of countries by natural gas consumption List of countries by natural gas proven reserves

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