How much natural gas does Qatar produce and export?
Qatar is the nullth largest producer of natural gas: 184 billion cubic metres in 2025, 4.4% of the world's 4,196 billion cubic metres (Energy Institute). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $44.6 billion in 2024, 9.4% of world exports of natural gas including LNG (HS 2711) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 27% of its natural gas exports by value.
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Qatar's natural gas production
| World rank | Production (billion cubic metres) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 billion cubic metres | 4.4% | +0.4% a year | 2025 |
Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, Statistical Review 2026.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 4.4% |
Qatar's natural gas exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $44.6 billion | 9.4% | 75.3 million t | $593 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2711 (Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons).
Where Qatar's natural gas goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Qatar's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.2B | 27% |
| India | $10.0B | 22% |
| South Korea | $6.6B | 15% |
| Pakistan | $3.5B | 7.9% |
| Other Asia, nes | $2.6B | 5.8% |
The natural gas price Qatar 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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