LPG Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2023 - 2028)
Global LPG production from natural gas is much higher than from crude oil production. Natural gas extracted from the earth's crust contains a mixture of gases and liquids (propane and butane) that are extracted to produce LPG. The majority of the LPG produced globally is extracted from natural gas, while the rest is produced during crude oil processing in refineries.
LPG extracted from natural gas is estimated to be the highest in North America, which contributes to the maximum percentage of LPG produced globally. According to the United Nations Data, in 2021, natural gas liquids from the United States accounted for around 151,604 metric tons, the world's highest. It grew by 4.2% as compared to 2020. A similar trend is expected to be followed during the forecasted period.
Moreover, the global production of natural gas liquids increased significantly. According to BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2022, in 2021, global natural gas liquids production was at 12047 thousand barrels per day, recording a growth rate of 2.2% compared to 2020 and an annual increase of 3.2% annually over the last decade.
The global liquefied petroleum gas market is projected to register a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period.
COVID-19 negatively impacted the market in 2020. Presently the market has reached pre-pandemic levels.
Over the long term, the increasing consumption of LPG on account of government initiatives to increase the usage of cleaner fuel projects is expected to drive the market.
On the other hand, the problem in LPG storage and their non-continuous supply is expected to hinder the market's growth.
Nevertheless, the increasing demand for LPG by the growing population and increasing focus on emission control is expected to create enormous opportunities for the liquefied petroleum gas market.
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