BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 20. Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports surged to a record high in June 2025, reaching 34.33 million tons (Mt), up 4.8% (1.56 Mt) year-on-year, according to the latest data from the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Trend reports.
This marks the strongest June export volume on record, underscoring continued robust activity in the global LNG market.
The increase was primarily led by GECF Member Countries, which saw significant export gains, supported by smaller contributions from non-GECF exporters and LNG re-exports. Over the first half of 2025, global LNG exports totaled 213.41 Mt, representing a 4.1% year-on-year increase (8.40 Mt). This growth was mainly driven by stronger export volumes from non-GECF countries, with GECF members and LNG re-exports also adding to the upward trend.
Non-GECF countries maintained their dominance in the global LNG export market, holding a 53.0% share in June 2025, though slightly down from 53.6% a year earlier. Meanwhile, GECF Member Countries increased their market share to 46.5% from 46.1% in June 2024, and LNG re-exports accounted for 0.5%, up from 0.3% the previous year.
The United States, Qatar, and Australia remained the top three LNG exporters in June 2025, continuing to lead global supplies amid rising demand and evolving energy dynamics.
