Liquefied Butanes Price in Kazakhstan - 2021

Liquefied Butanes Price in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

The average liquefied butanes export price stood at $544 per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $711 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($671 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($335 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Liquefied Butanes Price in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average liquefied butanes import price amounted to $3,181 per ton, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 336%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($3,299 per ton), while the price for South Korea totaled $2,491 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Liquefied Butanes Exports in Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of liquefied butaneses decreased by -24.4% to 418K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 556K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, liquefied butanes exports declined to $228M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +31.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $266M, and then shrank in the following year.

Export of Liquefied Butanes in Kazakhstan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Turkey	51.3	46.3	52.2	67.6	9.6%
Algeria	34.8	23.7	40.1	44.0	8.1%
Tajikistan	18.8	35.8	55.0	37.2	25.5%
Ukraine	37.2	44.7	81.2	35.8	-1.3%
Romania	2.4	1.5	9.4	10.7	64.6%
Poland	1.9	1.1	1.8	10.2	75.1%
Afghanistan	11.1	11.0	0.4	7.3	-13.0%
Russia	5.3	5.2	8.7	0.1	-73.4%
Others	10.0	12.0	17.2	14.7	13.7%
Total	173	181	266	228	9.6%

Top Export Markets for Liquefied Butanes from Kazakhstan in 2022:

Tajikistan (111.3K tons)
Turkey (100.7K tons)
Algeria (65.5K tons)
Ukraine (56.8K tons)
Romania (20.0K tons)
Poland (17.9K tons)
Afghanistan (16.4K tons)
Russia (0.4K tons)

Liquefied Butanes Imports in Kazakhstan

In 2022, liquefied butanes imports into Kazakhstan surged to 93 tons, increasing by 55% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year.

In value terms, liquefied butanes imports soared to $296K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Liquefied Butanes in Kazakhstan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	51.0	8.5	48.2	229	65.0%
South Korea	66.2	61.4	84.0	56.2	-5.3%
Kyrgyzstan	59.2	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	24.8	5.3	1.8	10.2	-25.6%
Total	201	75.1	134	296	13.8%