September 2018: US propane imports and exports, stock watch

September 17, 2018 By LP Gas

Each month, ICF provides LP Gas with updates on the U.S. propane market, as well as the latest trends. The data for September 2018 focused on propane and propylene imports and exports, which have continued to increase as global players see the value in securing American production. The data indicates that most U.S. exports are en route to Asia.

Stock information for AmeriGas, Ferrellgas and Suburban Propane also is provided.

U.S. Propane & Propylene Imports and Exports (Million Gallons)

Category	2017	2018	Annual Year-on-Year Change (%)
U.S. Propane Exports	13,862	14,304	3.20%
U.S. Propane Imports	1,972	1,929	-2.20%

U.S. Propane & Propylene Exports by Destination (Million Gallons)

Country	Last 12 Months
Japan	3,074
Mexico	2,037
China	1,592
Korea	1,119
Singapore	798
Other countries	5,210

STOCK WATCH

Company	Price (8/24/18)	Current Yield	52-Week Low	52-Week High	YTD Price Performance
AmeriGas – APU	$39.68	9.60%	$39.40	$48.37	-14.20%
Ferrellgas – FGP	3.35	11.50%	2.87	5.75	-21.70%
Suburban Propane – SPH	23.72	10.10%	21.85	27.05	-2.10%
Data courtesy of ICF