How much natural gas does China produce?
China is the 4th largest producer of natural gas: 264 billion cubic metres in 2025, 6.3% of the world's 4,196 billion cubic metres (Energy Institute).
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China's natural gas production
| World rank | Production (billion cubic metres) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 264 billion cubic metres | 6.3% | +6.9% a year | 2025 |
Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, Statistical Review 2026.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 5% | 6.3% |
China as a buyer of natural gas
China imported $87.9 billion of natural gas including LNG (HS 2711) in 2024, 18% of world imports, ranked #1. Of its $87.9 billion of natural gas imports in 2024, 18% came from Australia and 15% from the United States, among 50 suppliers. Largest sources: Australia (18%), United States (15%), Russia (15%), Qatar (14%), Turkmenistan (11%).
The natural gas price China sells into
The benchmark price, US Henry Hub, was $2.95/MMBtu in September 2026, down 1% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 75% a year, calmer in 97% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Natural gas price history.
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