Exports of liquefied natural gas from Qatar dropped by 80% In the third quarter of 2026, Qatar exported only 4 million tons of liquefied natural gas. Compared to a quarterly average of 20 million tonnes in 2025, this represents an 80% drop, Trade Without Borders reports. The country's position in the world ranking of exporters dropped from second place to seventh place. During the same period, US LNG exports increased by 15% to 32 million tons.